Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Core 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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Chronicle of Victory
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abundant Countryside
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Omni-Changeling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Winnowing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
88%synergy
Knights' Charge
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
81%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
81%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Valiant Knight
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
77%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
77%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Herald's Horn
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Murderous Rider
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Corpse Knight
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Worthy Knight
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Midnight Reaper
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Foulmire Knight
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Elenda and Azor
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Guardian of Faith
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Cavalier of Night
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Haytham Kenway
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Order of Midnight
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
The Council of Four
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Westfold Rider
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Breathless Knight
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Benalish Marshal
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Changeling Outcast
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Thistledown Liege
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Despark
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Crib Swap
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Faithful Mending
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Time Wipe
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Painful Truths
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Mantle
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
52%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
History of Benalia
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion87 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-24%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-2%synergy