Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Combo

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
83%inclusion266 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Warren Soultrader
62%inclusion188 decks305 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
65%inclusion150 decks232 decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion182 decks322 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion239 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion209 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion157 decks314 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion190 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Silence
54%inclusion175 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion279 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion207 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion203 decks322 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion193 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion170 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
52%inclusion166 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion159 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion159 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
49%inclusion157 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
91%inclusion292 decks322 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion222 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion217 decks322 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion212 decks322 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion210 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion209 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion204 decks322 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion202 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion182 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion177 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Tataru Taru
47%inclusion93 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Grim Hireling
47%inclusion150 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
46%inclusion149 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Nadir Kraken
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
43%inclusion138 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion125 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Ocelot Pride
36%inclusion108 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion105 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
35%inclusion112 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion105 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion105 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion104 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
31%inclusion100 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion87 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion94 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
28%inclusion91 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion84 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Artisans
25%inclusion80 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion57 decks269 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Company Commander
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion155 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion152 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
45%inclusion145 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion143 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion137 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion106 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
35%inclusion112 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion94 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion74 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion78 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion72 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
-19%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Deny the Witch
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Delay
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
2%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion152 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion138 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion134 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion106 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
4%synergy
For the Emperor!
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion104 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
25%inclusion79 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Time Sieve
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion62 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
12%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion145 decks322 decks
31%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
40%inclusion122 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Training Grounds
32%inclusion103 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion83 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Scuttletide
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion193 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion129 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion61 decks322 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
-18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion319 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion318 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion251 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion244 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion192 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion181 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion178 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion177 decks322 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion167 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
51%inclusion164 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
42%inclusion136 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion101 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion93 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion87 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion318 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion280 decks322 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion274 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion270 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion255 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion252 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion250 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion230 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion219 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion218 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Island
63%inclusion204 decks322 decks
-29%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion194 decks322 decks
-31%synergy
Swamp
60%inclusion193 decks322 decks
-31%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion182 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion181 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
51%inclusion163 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion162 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion160 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion158 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion154 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion148 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion131 decks322 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion83 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
-29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion74 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
-17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
-22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
-22%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion45 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
-3%synergy