Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Upgraded 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!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Crescendo
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Countryside
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Omni-Changeling
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Identity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
96%inclusion203 decks212 decks
91%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
93%inclusion198 decks212 decks
89%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
91%inclusion192 decks212 decks
86%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
87%inclusion184 decks212 decks
83%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
81%inclusion172 decks212 decks
77%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
81%inclusion172 decks212 decks
76%synergy
Knights' Charge
77%inclusion163 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
74%inclusion156 decks212 decks
70%synergy
Guardian of Faith
73%inclusion155 decks212 decks
70%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion161 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
66%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
67%inclusion142 decks212 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion139 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Valiant Knight
62%inclusion131 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Haytham Kenway
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
59%inclusion125 decks212 decks
55%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
58%inclusion124 decks212 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Locthwain Lancer
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
54%inclusion96 decks178 decks
51%synergy
Corpse Knight
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Cavalier of Night
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
47%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
51%inclusion108 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Murderous Rider
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Midnight Reaper
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Elenda and Azor
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Wonder
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Westfold Rider
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
40%synergy
Foulmire Knight
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
38%inclusion80 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Worthy Knight
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion67 decks211 decks
27%synergy
Changeling Outcast
31%inclusion66 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
25%synergy
The Council of Four
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Breathless Knight
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
21%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
21%inclusion42 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Order of Midnight
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Entity
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Thistledown Liege
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Benalish Marshal
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Entomb
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion77 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion75 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Crib Swap
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Unbury
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
50%inclusion106 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Raise the Palisade
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Distant Melody
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Painful Truths
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
34%inclusion72 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion90 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
True Conviction
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
6%synergy
History of Benalia
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
55%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion201 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion201 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion118 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion105 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion209 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion205 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion203 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion200 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion164 decks212 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion136 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion125 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion124 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion109 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion107 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion98 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion91 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion75 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion66 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
-4%synergy