Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - 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!
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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Winnowing
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
4.4%inclusion9 decks205 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
96%inclusion4.13K decks4.31K decks
91%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
94%inclusion4.05K decks4.31K decks
89%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
92%inclusion3.96K decks4.31K decks
87%synergy
Knights' Charge
86%inclusion3.73K decks4.31K decks
82%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
86%inclusion3.71K decks4.31K decks
82%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
84%inclusion3.60K decks4.31K decks
80%synergy
Valiant Knight
80%inclusion3.45K decks4.31K decks
76%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
78%inclusion3.36K decks4.31K decks
74%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
79%inclusion3.41K decks4.31K decks
74%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
73%inclusion3.17K decks4.31K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion3.43K decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
73%inclusion3.15K decks4.31K decks
70%synergy
Corpse Knight
72%inclusion3.12K decks4.31K decks
62%synergy
Herald's Horn
72%inclusion3.08K decks4.31K decks
67%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion3.07K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
70%inclusion3.02K decks4.31K decks
63%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
69%inclusion2.97K decks4.31K decks
66%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
68%inclusion2.94K decks4.31K decks
65%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
68%inclusion2.91K decks4.31K decks
65%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
67%inclusion2.88K decks4.31K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion1.12K decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion1.05K decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion953 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion651 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion636 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion598 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion438 decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.6%inclusion283 decks4.31K decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion230 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Smitten Swordmaster
65%inclusion2.78K decks4.31K decks
61%synergy
Elenda and Azor
62%inclusion2.69K decks4.31K decks
59%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
62%inclusion2.67K decks4.31K decks
59%synergy
Murderous Rider
61%inclusion2.65K decks4.31K decks
53%synergy
Guardian of Faith
60%inclusion2.58K decks4.31K decks
57%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
59%inclusion2.54K decks4.31K decks
56%synergy
Midnight Reaper
59%inclusion2.53K decks4.31K decks
52%synergy
Worthy Knight
56%inclusion2.43K decks4.31K decks
54%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
53%inclusion2.27K decks4.31K decks
50%synergy
Cavalier of Night
51%inclusion2.18K decks4.31K decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion236 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
48%inclusion2.07K decks4.31K decks
45%synergy
Haytham Kenway
47%inclusion1.57K decks3.34K decks
45%synergy
Foulmire Knight
46%inclusion1.96K decks4.31K decks
43%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
45%inclusion218 decks481 decks
43%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
43%inclusion1.85K decks4.31K decks
40%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion1.77K decks4.31K decks
38%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
40%inclusion1.74K decks4.31K decks
38%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
39%inclusion1.68K decks4.31K decks
37%synergy
Wonder
39%inclusion1.66K decks4.31K decks
34%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
38%inclusion1.64K decks4.31K decks
36%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
38%inclusion184 decks485 decks
34%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.31K decks
35%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.31K decks
30%synergy
Order of Midnight
30%inclusion1.27K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
The Council of Four
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion468 decks1.67K decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Westfold Rider
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
25%inclusion1.09K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Breathless Knight
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.31K decks
23%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.31K decks
23%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
22%inclusion962 decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
22%inclusion952 decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
22%inclusion946 decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Changeling Outcast
21%inclusion894 decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
20%inclusion868 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
20%inclusion858 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Benalish Marshal
19%inclusion826 decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
18%inclusion783 decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
Thistledown Liege
17%inclusion749 decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
17%inclusion732 decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
17%inclusion721 decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
17%inclusion69 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
16%inclusion80 decks485 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
16%inclusion530 decks3.33K decks
14%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion683 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
16%inclusion567 decks3.59K decks
15%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
14%inclusion614 decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.31K decks
43%synergy
Despark
45%inclusion1.94K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion1.73K decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion1.48K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion1.42K decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion1.30K decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
28%inclusion1.21K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion1.14K decks4.31K decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion981 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion786 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion734 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion734 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion719 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion556 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion527 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion507 decks4.31K decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion504 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Crib Swap
10%inclusion452 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion368 decks3.59K decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion411 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion405 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.8%inclusion335 decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion208 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion274 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion262 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion245 decks4.31K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
47%inclusion2.04K decks4.31K decks
42%synergy
Time Wipe
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion959 decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
Painful Truths
22%inclusion949 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion798 decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion792 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
18%inclusion790 decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion782 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion754 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Fell the Mighty
15%inclusion663 decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion581 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion545 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion466 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Crippling Fear
9.3%inclusion401 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion292 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion274 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion264 decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.9%inclusion255 decks4.31K decks
-14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
56%inclusion2.42K decks4.31K decks
53%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
49%inclusion2.09K decks4.31K decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
46%inclusion1.97K decks4.31K decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
19%inclusion835 decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
Urza's Incubator
16%inclusion704 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion240 decks1.63K decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion95 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion495 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion464 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.3%inclusion401 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion332 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion315 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion313 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.2%inclusion309 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.6%inclusion242 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
49%inclusion2.12K decks4.31K decks
42%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion834 decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
History of Benalia
13%inclusion573 decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
12%inclusion531 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion519 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion479 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion390 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion379 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.5%inclusion366 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.5%inclusion366 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion337 decks4.31K decks
-13%synergy
Paladin Class
7.1%inclusion305 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion292 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion230 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
42%inclusion1.82K decks4.31K decks
40%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
8.1%inclusion347 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion2.49K decks4.31K decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion970 decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion908 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion575 decks3.10K decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion738 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion705 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion542 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion474 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion445 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion379 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion329 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion4.03K decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion4K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion2.29K decks4.31K decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion2.23K decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion1.40K decks4.31K decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.31K decks
-12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion928 decks3.03K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion1.21K decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.21K decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion958 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion577 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion402 decks4.31K decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.22K decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion4.19K decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion4.14K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion4.13K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion3.32K decks4.31K decks
49%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
70%inclusion3.02K decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2.88K decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion2.65K decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
59%inclusion2.54K decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion1.94K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion1.94K decks4.31K decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion1.86K decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion1.83K decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
42%inclusion1.82K decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion1.72K decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion1.71K decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion1.66K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion1.55K decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion1.53K decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion1.49K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.48K decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion1.35K decks4.31K decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion1.35K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion1.28K decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.31K decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion1.21K decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion1.13K decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.31K decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion1K decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion943 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion863 decks4.31K decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion850 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion828 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
19%inclusion810 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion786 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion771 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
18%inclusion768 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion754 decks4.31K decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion728 decks4.31K decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Isle
16%inclusion698 decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion636 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion509 decks3.50K decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion272 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion474 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
9.2%inclusion396 decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy