Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - 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!
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Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Winnowing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Identity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
94%inclusion158 decks168 decks
89%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
92%inclusion155 decks168 decks
88%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
86%inclusion145 decks168 decks
82%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
83%inclusion140 decks168 decks
79%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
81%inclusion136 decks168 decks
77%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
80%inclusion135 decks168 decks
75%synergy
Knights' Charge
76%inclusion127 decks168 decks
71%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
70%inclusion118 decks168 decks
67%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
69%inclusion116 decks168 decks
66%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
70%inclusion117 decks168 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion137 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion114 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Guardian of Faith
63%inclusion106 decks168 decks
60%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
63%inclusion105 decks168 decks
56%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
58%inclusion97 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Corpse Knight
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
56%inclusion94 decks168 decks
53%synergy
Murderous Rider
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Valiant Knight
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Kindred Discovery
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Smitten Swordmaster
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
52%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
52%inclusion87 decks168 decks
49%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Cavalier of Night
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Haytham Kenway
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
43%synergy
Foulmire Knight
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Worthy Knight
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Elenda and Azor
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Midnight Reaper
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Westfold Rider
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Order of Midnight
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Changeling Outcast
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
21%synergy
The Council of Four
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
21%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Breathless Knight
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-12%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Thistledown Liege
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Crib Swap
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Crippling Fear
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
30%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
3%synergy
History of Benalia
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion164 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion160 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion165 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion158 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion153 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion152 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion127 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion119 decks168 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion105 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
57%inclusion95 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion94 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion78 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion68 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
0%synergy