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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Crescendo
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Winnowing
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Diviner
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
96%inclusion208 decks217 decks
91%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
93%inclusion201 decks217 decks
88%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
90%inclusion195 decks217 decks
85%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
86%inclusion187 decks217 decks
82%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
82%inclusion177 decks217 decks
78%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
82%inclusion177 decks217 decks
76%synergy
Knights' Charge
78%inclusion169 decks217 decks
74%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
74%inclusion160 decks217 decks
70%synergy
Guardian of Faith
72%inclusion157 decks217 decks
69%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
71%inclusion154 decks217 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion162 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
70%inclusion152 decks217 decks
66%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
68%inclusion148 decks217 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion142 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Valiant Knight
64%inclusion138 decks217 decks
60%synergy
Haytham Kenway
60%inclusion130 decks217 decks
57%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
59%inclusion129 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
59%inclusion129 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
58%inclusion105 decks181 decks
56%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
58%inclusion125 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion51 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion48 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Locthwain Lancer
57%inclusion123 decks217 decks
54%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
55%inclusion120 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
55%inclusion119 decks217 decks
52%synergy
Corpse Knight
54%inclusion118 decks217 decks
43%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Cavalier of Night
53%inclusion115 decks217 decks
51%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
53%inclusion114 decks217 decks
50%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
52%inclusion97 decks185 decks
50%synergy
Murderous Rider
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
42%synergy
Elenda and Azor
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
46%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Reaper
49%inclusion106 decks217 decks
42%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
47%inclusion103 decks217 decks
46%synergy
Wonder
45%inclusion97 decks217 decks
40%synergy
Westfold Rider
42%inclusion92 decks217 decks
41%synergy
Foulmire Knight
41%inclusion90 decks217 decks
39%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
36%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
37%inclusion80 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
36%inclusion78 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
33%inclusion71 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Worthy Knight
31%inclusion68 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Changeling Outcast
31%inclusion68 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
31%inclusion67 decks217 decks
30%synergy
The Council of Four
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
29%inclusion64 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
28%inclusion61 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion60 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
27%inclusion59 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Breathless Knight
26%inclusion57 decks217 decks
25%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
25%inclusion54 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
22%inclusion48 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
20%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Order of Midnight
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Entity
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Thistledown Liege
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Benalish Marshal
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion83 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion76 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion76 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion75 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion61 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion60 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Crib Swap
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
49%inclusion107 decks217 decks
45%synergy
Raise the Palisade
34%inclusion73 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion63 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
29%inclusion63 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Crippling Fear
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
56%inclusion121 decks217 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion117 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
35%inclusion77 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion72 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion72 decks217 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion124 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
41%inclusion90 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
29%inclusion64 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
History of Benalia
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
55%inclusion119 decks217 decks
53%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion120 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion56 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
-19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion208 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion205 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion117 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion117 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion105 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion100 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion93 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion64 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion56 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion214 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion210 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion208 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion204 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion166 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion152 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion140 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion134 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion128 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion127 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
52%inclusion112 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion106 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion99 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion99 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion95 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion95 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion94 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion93 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion89 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion87 decks217 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion86 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion84 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion79 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion73 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion72 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion70 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion69 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion68 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion60 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion59 decks217 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion50 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion49 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
1%synergy