Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Core

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.9%inclusion6 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ultramarines Honour Guard
75%inclusion827 decks1.10K decks
73%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
73%inclusion803 decks1.10K decks
71%synergy
Company Commander
70%inclusion768 decks1.10K decks
67%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
69%inclusion755 decks1.10K decks
67%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
66%inclusion720 decks1.10K decks
63%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
64%inclusion700 decks1.10K decks
61%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
63%inclusion692 decks1.10K decks
61%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
62%inclusion686 decks1.10K decks
60%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
61%inclusion665 decks1.10K decks
58%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
61%inclusion671 decks1.10K decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion947 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion681 decks1.10K decks
53%synergy
Deny the Witch
61%inclusion667 decks1.10K decks
58%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion662 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
60%inclusion655 decks1.10K decks
57%synergy
Martial Coup
59%inclusion649 decks1.10K decks
57%synergy
The Golden Throne
58%inclusion633 decks1.10K decks
55%synergy
Nadir Kraken
57%inclusion625 decks1.10K decks
54%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
55%inclusion607 decks1.10K decks
53%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
55%inclusion606 decks1.10K decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Zephyrim
52%inclusion568 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Assault Intercessor
47%inclusion511 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Space Marine Scout
45%inclusion499 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
45%inclusion493 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
44%inclusion483 decks1.10K decks
43%synergy
Epistolary Librarian
44%inclusion482 decks1.10K decks
43%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
44%inclusion482 decks1.10K decks
43%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
42%inclusion459 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
41%inclusion434 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Primaris Chaplain
39%inclusion430 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Callidus Assassin
35%inclusion381 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
34%inclusion377 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
34%inclusion376 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Thunderwolf Cavalry
32%inclusion356 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
32%inclusion346 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion319 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
29%inclusion318 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
28%inclusion304 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Belisarius Cawl
27%inclusion296 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
27%inclusion291 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion228 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Sister of Silence
22%inclusion244 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion243 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion243 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Grey Knight Paragon
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Cybernetica Datasmith
20%inclusion216 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
20%inclusion216 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Sister Repentia
19%inclusion214 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion195 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Redemptor Dreadnought
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion113 decks793 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion107 decks793 decks
12%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion135 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion132 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
12%inclusion125 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion124 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
11%inclusion35 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Neyam Shai Murad
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion116 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Utter End
53%inclusion587 decks1.10K decks
47%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
46%inclusion508 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
45%inclusion499 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion414 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion363 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion229 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
18%inclusion196 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion170 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion167 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion158 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion57 decks964 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Collective Effort
54%inclusion598 decks1.10K decks
53%synergy
For the Emperor!
51%inclusion564 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Launch the Fleet
45%inclusion496 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion485 decks1.10K decks
42%synergy
Exterminatus
40%inclusion444 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Deploy to the Front
36%inclusion390 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.6%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion361 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Oketra's Monument
30%inclusion328 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion254 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Reaver Titan
23%inclusion251 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion210 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Knight Paladin
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion128 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Defenders of Humanity
52%inclusion575 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
45%inclusion496 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion315 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
26%inclusion286 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Intangible Virtue
23%inclusion249 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Court of Grace
16%inclusion177 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Training Grounds
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
14%inclusion133 decks958 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion141 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion124 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion31 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Leader
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.9%inclusion63 decks912 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
25%inclusion273 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion83 decks521 decks
13%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11%inclusion117 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion478 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Memorial to Glory
37%inclusion408 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion166 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
7.0%inclusion67 decks961 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.05K decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
77%inclusion842 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion839 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion826 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion508 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion501 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion398 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
32%inclusion356 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion317 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion314 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion267 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion257 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion128 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion1.08K decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.08K decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.08K decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.07K decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
85%inclusion930 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
79%inclusion868 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion867 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion856 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion734 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Port Town
65%inclusion719 decks1.10K decks
49%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
62%inclusion686 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Choked Estuary
62%inclusion684 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
60%inclusion655 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion588 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion533 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
41%inclusion448 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion448 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Scoured Barrens
39%inclusion432 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Dismal Backwater
37%inclusion411 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion348 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion321 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion319 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Raffine's Tower
23%inclusion251 decks1.10K decks
-18%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion239 decks1.10K decks
-29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion233 decks1.10K decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion218 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion216 decks1.10K decks
-30%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
18%inclusion203 decks1.10K decks
-32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
17%inclusion183 decks1.10K decks
-19%synergy
Vault of Champions
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion141 decks1.10K decks
-25%synergy
Morphic Pool
13%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion129 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion121 decks1.10K decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion116 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.8%inclusion97 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.8%inclusion97 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy