New Untitled Deck by Garunus

Format: Commander

Commander: Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 33

Deck overview

This deck is an Esper Knight tribal and reanimator strategy piloted by Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir. The game plan leverages Sidar's Eminence ability from the command zone, allowing early Knight attacks on Turns 2 and 3 to sculpt the hand while stocking the graveyard with powerful high-mana Knights. Once Sidar enters on Turn 4, his combat damage trigger cheats these threats directly onto the battlefield. Payoffs like Herald of Hoofbeats and Moonshaker Cavalry grant unblockable horsemanship or massive stat buffs to overwhelm opponents in combat. The deck backs its army with premium protection including Guardian of Faith and Knight Exemplar to safeguard against board wipes. While it excels at resilient mid-game creature combat, the deck lacks fast mana acceleration and cheap instant interaction, making it vulnerable to early combo decks and dedicated graveyard hate.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abandoned Air Temple
  • 1 Acclaimed Contender
  • 1 Aminatou, the Fateshifter
  • 1 Ancient Ziggurat
  • 1 Andúril, Narsil Reforged
  • 1 Arcane Sanctum
  • 1 Archaeomancer's Map
  • 1 Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
  • 1 Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
  • 1 As Foretold
  • 1 Ashnod's Altar
  • 1 Ayara's Oathsworn
  • 1 Balan, Wandering Knight
  • 1 Bleachbone Verge
  • 1 Blighted Steppe
  • 1 Bloodthirsty Conqueror
  • 1 Bojuka Bog
  • 1 Buried Alive
  • 1 Buster Sword
  • 1 Castle Locthwain
  • 1 Cavern of Souls
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Chromatic Lantern
  • 1 Chronicle of Victory
  • 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Conformer Shuriken
  • 1 Conjurer's Closet
  • 1 Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
  • 1 Dark Knight's Greatsword
  • 1 Deserted Beach
  • 1 Dion, Bahamut's Dominant // Bahamut, Warden of Light
  • 1 Dowsing Dagger // Lost Vale
  • 1 Eclipsed Steppe
  • 1 Elenda, Saint of Dusk
  • 1 Elspeth, Storm Slayer
  • 1 Ethersworn Adjudicator
  • 1 Excalibur, Sword of Eden
  • 1 Exsanguinator Cavalry
  • 1 Fabricate
  • 1 Floodfarm Verge
  • 1 Galadriel's Dismissal
  • 1 Glacial Fortress
  • 1 Gloomlake Verge
  • 1 Godless Shrine
  • 1 Guardian of Faith
  • 1 Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
  • 1 Hall of the Bandit Lord
  • 1 Hallowed Fountain
  • 1 Herald of Hoofbeats
  • 1 Hidden Lair
  • 1 Inventors' Fair
  • 2 Island
  • 1 Isolated Chapel
  • 1 Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital // Overture
  • 1 Josu Vess, Lich Knight
  • 1 Kinsbaile Cavalier
  • 1 Knight Exemplar
  • 1 Kor Haven
  • 1 Luxior, Giada's Gift
  • 1 Marshal of Zhalfir
  • 1 Minamo, School at Water's Edge
  • 1 Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
  • 1 Mirror Strike
  • 1 Monumental Henge
  • 1 Moonshaker Cavalry
  • 1 O'aka, Traveling Merchant
  • 5 Plains
  • 1 Protocol Knight
  • 1 Puresteel Paladin
  • 1 Riders of Gavony
  • 1 Rite of Replication
  • 1 Rosecot Knight
  • 1 Sarevok, Deathbringer
  • 1 Shay Cormac
  • 1 Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
  • 1 Silverwing Squadron
  • 1 Sister of Silence
  • 1 Smitten Swordmaster // Curry Favor
  • 1 Sorin, Grim Nemesis
  • 1 Squall, SeeD Mercenary
  • 1 Summon: Knights of Round
  • 1 Summon: Primal Odin
  • 2 Swamp
  • 1 Sword of Feast and Famine
  • 1 Syr Vondam, the Lucent
  • 1 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
  • 1 Tenacious Tomeseeker
  • 1 The Wind Crystal
  • 1 Vault of the Archangel
  • 1 Vodalian Wave-Knight
  • 1 Vona, Butcher of Magan
  • 1 Wand of the Worldsoul
  • 1 Wintermoor Commander