Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Upgraded 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Winnowing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Diviner
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
89%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
87%synergy
Knights' Charge
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
81%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
72%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
71%synergy
Valiant Knight
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
67%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Guardian of Faith
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Corpse Knight
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Haytham Kenway
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
50%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Elenda and Azor
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Cavalier of Night
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Reaper
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Wonder
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Murderous Rider
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Foulmire Knight
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Westfold Rider
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Worthy Knight
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
29%synergy
The Council of Four
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Breathless Knight
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Order of Midnight
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Thistledown Liege
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Benalish Marshal
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Crib Swap
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Mortify
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
10%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Animate Dead
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
History of Benalia
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion96 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion96 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion95 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy