Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Budget 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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MTGStocks
Ashnod's Altar
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Nadir Kraken
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Deny the Witch
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Mortify
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
18%synergy
The Golden Throne
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Company Commander
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Zephyrim
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Assault Intercessor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Corpse Knight
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Epistolary Librarian
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Monastery Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Space Marine Scout
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Primaris Chaplain
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Callidus Assassin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Homunculus Horde
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Toby, Beastie Befriender
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Academy Manufactor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Teysa Karlov
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Belisarius Cawl
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
12%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Void Rend
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Delay
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Render Silent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Memory Lapse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Martial Coup
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
For the Emperor!
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Exterminatus
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Collective Effort
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Launch the Fleet
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Deploy to the Front
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inquisitorial Rosette
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Time Sieve
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Intangible Virtue
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Search the Premises
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Scuttletide
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tolls of War
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Memorial to Glory
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Choked Estuary
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Port Town
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy