Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Optimized Knights

Background image for Esper Renaissance: A Major Glow-Up in 2025
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
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Hoofbeats
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Knights' Charge
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Corpse Knight
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cavalier of Night
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Guardian of Faith
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Valiant Knight
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Murderous Rider
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Westfold Rider
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Haytham Kenway
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Foulmire Knight
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Elenda and Azor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Worthy Knight
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The Council of Four
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Benalish Marshal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Breathless Knight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thistledown Liege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Moorland Rescuer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Crib Swap
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Faithful Mending
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ringsight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Herald's Horn
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Loyalty
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
History of Benalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy