Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Chronicle of Victory
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Winnowing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Abundant Countryside
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
96%inclusion282 decks295 decks
91%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
95%inclusion279 decks295 decks
90%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
88%inclusion260 decks295 decks
83%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
85%inclusion250 decks295 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
83%inclusion245 decks295 decks
79%synergy
Knights' Charge
82%inclusion242 decks295 decks
78%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
82%inclusion243 decks295 decks
77%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
80%inclusion235 decks295 decks
77%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
75%inclusion222 decks295 decks
72%synergy
Guardian of Faith
75%inclusion220 decks295 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion235 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
74%inclusion219 decks295 decks
67%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
72%inclusion213 decks295 decks
68%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
71%inclusion209 decks295 decks
67%synergy
Corpse Knight
67%inclusion197 decks295 decks
56%synergy
Herald's Horn
65%inclusion193 decks295 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion188 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Valiant Knight
63%inclusion187 decks295 decks
60%synergy
Kindred Discovery
63%inclusion185 decks295 decks
55%synergy
Haytham Kenway
62%inclusion168 decks271 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Wintermoor Commander
61%inclusion180 decks295 decks
58%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
60%inclusion177 decks295 decks
57%synergy
Murderous Rider
60%inclusion176 decks295 decks
51%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
59%inclusion174 decks295 decks
56%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
59%inclusion174 decks295 decks
57%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
58%inclusion170 decks295 decks
54%synergy
Elenda and Azor
57%inclusion169 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
57%inclusion167 decks295 decks
51%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
56%inclusion166 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Cavalier of Night
56%inclusion166 decks295 decks
54%synergy
Midnight Reaper
56%inclusion164 decks295 decks
49%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
56%inclusion164 decks295 decks
52%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
54%inclusion91 decks167 decks
52%synergy
Worthy Knight
45%inclusion133 decks295 decks
43%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
45%inclusion132 decks295 decks
42%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
44%inclusion131 decks295 decks
42%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
43%inclusion126 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion99 decks234 decks
38%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
39%inclusion115 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion112 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Foulmire Knight
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Wonder
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
36%inclusion107 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
33%inclusion98 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Westfold Rider
30%inclusion88 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
28%inclusion84 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
24%inclusion72 decks295 decks
23%synergy
The Council of Four
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
19%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Breathless Knight
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Changeling Outcast
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Order of Midnight
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Thistledown Liege
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Benalish Marshal
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion33 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion123 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Void Rend
39%inclusion116 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Despark
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion95 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion92 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion90 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion89 decks295 decks
23%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Crib Swap
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
35%synergy
Distant Melody
36%inclusion107 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
27%inclusion81 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Dominance
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-13%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion150 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
45%inclusion132 decks295 decks
41%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
38%inclusion113 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion89 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Loyalty
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
32%inclusion95 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
4%synergy
History of Benalia
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
55%inclusion161 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion167 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion93 decks268 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion280 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion263 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion160 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion146 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion143 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion127 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion112 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion292 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion290 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Island
95%inclusion279 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion279 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion255 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion248 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion238 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
80%inclusion237 decks295 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion211 decks295 decks
44%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion202 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion201 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion196 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion191 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion191 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion181 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion181 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
53%inclusion155 decks295 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
47%inclusion140 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
46%inclusion137 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion135 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion125 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion120 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion117 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion106 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion92 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion90 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion88 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion81 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion80 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion79 decks295 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion60 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
14%inclusion38 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
5%synergy