Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Knight Exemplar
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Guardian of Faith
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Entomb
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Corpse Knight
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Knights' Charge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Haytham Kenway
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cavalier of Night
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Changeling Outcast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Foulmire Knight
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Murderous Rider
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Valiant Knight
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Westfold Rider
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Worthy Knight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Universal Automaton
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Breathless Knight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Elenda and Azor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Void Rend
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ashes of the Fallen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Chivalric Alliance
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Scrubland
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Meticulous Archive
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy