Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Personify
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.3%inclusion3 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion398 decks551 decks
66%synergy
Nadir Kraken
62%inclusion341 decks551 decks
59%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
63%inclusion349 decks550 decks
59%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion390 decks551 decks
54%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
51%inclusion282 decks551 decks
48%synergy
Warren Soultrader
52%inclusion288 decks550 decks
48%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
51%inclusion282 decks551 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
45%inclusion248 decks551 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion261 decks551 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion301 decks551 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion464 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion323 decks551 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion312 decks551 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion287 decks551 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
49%inclusion270 decks551 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion261 decks551 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion260 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion252 decks551 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion251 decks551 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion218 decks493 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion487 decks551 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion349 decks551 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion328 decks551 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion313 decks551 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion308 decks551 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion264 decks551 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion263 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion259 decks551 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion231 decks551 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion202 decks551 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Grim Hireling
43%inclusion239 decks551 decks
39%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
37%inclusion205 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion202 decks551 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion199 decks551 decks
22%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
35%inclusion195 decks551 decks
33%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
33%inclusion180 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
32%inclusion176 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
32%inclusion176 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Monastery Mentor
29%inclusion162 decks551 decks
28%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion154 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion90 decks334 decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
27%inclusion147 decks551 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion141 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
25%inclusion136 decks551 decks
23%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion129 decks551 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23%inclusion128 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
23%inclusion125 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
22%inclusion123 decks551 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
22%inclusion123 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
21%inclusion118 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion118 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
21%inclusion116 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion115 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion86 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion106 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion103 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion95 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion95 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion93 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion91 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion91 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion88 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion87 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion87 decks551 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion86 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion83 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion81 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion80 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
14%inclusion79 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion73 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
13%inclusion71 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion68 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion65 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Zephyrim
11%inclusion63 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Teysa Karlov
11%inclusion62 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion60 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion59 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion223 decks551 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion207 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion166 decks551 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion165 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion160 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion152 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion151 decks551 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion136 decks551 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion135 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion129 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion125 decks551 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion123 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Deny the Witch
21%inclusion118 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion106 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion99 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion98 decks551 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion97 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion95 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion84 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion84 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion80 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion78 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion77 decks551 decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion71 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion71 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion67 decks551 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion67 decks551 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion65 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion65 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion65 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion62 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion46 decks551 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion44 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
8.0%inclusion44 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.8%inclusion43 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion42 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion40 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion39 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.7%inclusion37 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.4%inclusion35 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.2%inclusion34 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
5.8%inclusion32 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion31 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion31 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion30 decks551 decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.3%inclusion29 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
5.1%inclusion28 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion199 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion171 decks551 decks
26%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion103 decks551 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion102 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion100 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Martial Coup
18%inclusion100 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion100 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion81 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion81 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion79 decks551 decks
1%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion78 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
12%inclusion67 decks551 decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
11%inclusion61 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion59 decks551 decks
-4%synergy
Exterminatus
10%inclusion53 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion50 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion47 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Launch the Fleet
8.3%inclusion46 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.6%inclusion42 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Deploy to the Front
5.3%inclusion29 decks551 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.3%inclusion29 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion184 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion158 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion155 decks551 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion142 decks551 decks
22%synergy
The Golden Throne
25%inclusion136 decks551 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
21%inclusion113 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion104 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion97 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion84 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
14%inclusion78 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion64 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion61 decks551 decks
-13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion46 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion43 decks551 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion41 decks551 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion36 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.1%inclusion28 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion221 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
38%inclusion212 decks551 decks
33%synergy
Training Grounds
38%inclusion208 decks551 decks
36%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
26%inclusion143 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion140 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion92 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion81 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
14%inclusion77 decks551 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion76 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion70 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion64 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion58 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
10%inclusion54 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.1%inclusion50 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.9%inclusion49 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion44 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion39 decks551 decks
0%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.5%inclusion36 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion35 decks551 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion33 decks551 decks
-21%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Scuttletide
5.4%inclusion30 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion28 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
32%inclusion158 decks493 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18%inclusion99 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion62 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.0%inclusion44 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.3%inclusion29 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion315 decks551 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion221 decks551 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion164 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion133 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion106 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion99 decks551 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion97 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion59 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion52 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion50 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
8.9%inclusion49 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.9%inclusion49 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.5%inclusion47 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.7%inclusion37 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion30 decks551 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion542 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion531 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion404 decks551 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion401 decks551 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion375 decks551 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion247 decks551 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion225 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion158 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion156 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion139 decks551 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion123 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion117 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion105 decks551 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion103 decks551 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion98 decks551 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion86 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion77 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion70 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks551 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion57 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion48 decks551 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion42 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion37 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion544 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion491 decks551 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion486 decks551 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion482 decks551 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion464 decks551 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion445 decks551 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion438 decks551 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion387 decks551 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion376 decks551 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion376 decks551 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion365 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion339 decks551 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion310 decks551 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion309 decks551 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion304 decks551 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion216 decks551 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion196 decks551 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion191 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion188 decks551 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion188 decks551 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion182 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion176 decks551 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion167 decks551 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion163 decks551 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion160 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion156 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion151 decks551 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion151 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion151 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion138 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion137 decks551 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion132 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion131 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion129 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion126 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion124 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion124 decks551 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion119 decks551 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion112 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion111 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion111 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion110 decks551 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion109 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion109 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion109 decks551 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion108 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion96 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion88 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion84 decks551 decks
3%synergy