Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Core Reanimator

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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
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Abundant Countryside
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Winnowing
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Omni-Changeling
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
94%inclusion153 decks162 decks
89%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
94%inclusion152 decks162 decks
89%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
93%inclusion151 decks162 decks
88%synergy
Knights' Charge
90%inclusion145 decks162 decks
85%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
89%inclusion144 decks162 decks
85%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
88%inclusion143 decks162 decks
84%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
85%inclusion137 decks162 decks
79%synergy
Valiant Knight
79%inclusion128 decks162 decks
75%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
76%inclusion123 decks162 decks
73%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
76%inclusion123 decks162 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion138 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
76%inclusion123 decks162 decks
72%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion122 decks162 decks
69%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
75%inclusion121 decks162 decks
69%synergy
Murderous Rider
74%inclusion120 decks162 decks
66%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
73%inclusion118 decks162 decks
70%synergy
Herald's Horn
73%inclusion118 decks162 decks
68%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
72%inclusion117 decks162 decks
68%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
72%inclusion117 decks162 decks
69%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion115 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Corpse Knight
70%inclusion114 decks162 decks
59%synergy
Midnight Reaper
68%inclusion110 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Elenda and Azor
65%inclusion105 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
60%inclusion98 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Foulmire Knight
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Worthy Knight
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
56%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
57%inclusion93 decks162 decks
55%synergy
Guardian of Faith
56%inclusion91 decks162 decks
53%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
50%synergy
Cavalier of Night
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
48%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
46%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Haytham Kenway
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
45%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
40%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
36%synergy
Wonder
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Westfold Rider
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
34%synergy
The Council of Four
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
33%synergy
Order of Midnight
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Breathless Knight
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Thistledown Liege
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
54%inclusion88 decks162 decks
49%synergy
Despark
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
36%synergy
Return to Dust
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Void Rend
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Crib Swap
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Faithful Mending
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
56%inclusion91 decks162 decks
51%synergy
Time Wipe
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Painful Truths
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Mighty
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
54%inclusion87 decks162 decks
50%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
53%inclusion86 decks162 decks
51%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
46%inclusion75 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
4%synergy
History of Benalia
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
True Conviction
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
51%inclusion83 decks162 decks
49%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion105 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion147 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion147 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion81 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion161 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion158 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion158 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion157 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion138 decks162 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
78%inclusion127 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion125 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion115 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion105 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion84 decks162 decks
41%synergy
Choked Estuary
48%inclusion78 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
48%inclusion77 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
-19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
-25%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-23%synergy
Morphic Pool
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Moor
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
0%synergy