Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized 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!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Nadir Kraken
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Grim Hireling
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Artisans
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Monastery Mentor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Company Commander
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Teysa Karlov
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Silence
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Deny the Witch
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Effort
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Deploy to the Front
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Launch the Fleet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
For the Emperor!
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The Golden Throne
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Training Grounds
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scuttletide
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Island
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Tundra
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy