Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Core Midrange

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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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Winnowing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abundant Countryside
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Secret Tunnel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
92%synergy
Knights' Charge
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
87%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
84%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Herald's Horn
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Murderous Rider
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Valiant Knight
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Hero of Bladehold
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Foulmire Knight
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Cavalier of Night
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Worthy Knight
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Guardian of Faith
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Midnight Reaper
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Corpse Knight
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Elenda and Azor
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Westfold Rider
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Order of Midnight
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Haytham Kenway
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
The Council of Four
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Changeling Outcast
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Entity
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Breathless Knight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Despark
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Return to Dust
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Crib Swap
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Faithful Mending
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Time Wipe
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Raise the Palisade
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Painful Truths
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Crippling Fear
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Damn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Vindicate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Righteous Confluence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Mantle
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Monument to Endurance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
History of Benalia
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Choked Estuary
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Moor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thriving Heath
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy