Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive 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
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Warren Soultrader
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Voice of Victory
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Silence
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Force of Will
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Grand Abolisher
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Esper Sentinel
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
68%synergy
The One Ring
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Grim Hireling
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
85%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Ocelot Pride
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Mockingbird
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Tataru Taru
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Monastery Mentor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Artisans
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Pact
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Consultation
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Retraction Helix
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Misdirection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Diabolic Intent
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Time Sieve
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
54%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Lotus Petal
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Mox Amber
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Tundra
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Sea of Clouds
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Morphic Pool
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Island
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Plains
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-59%synergy
Swamp
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-60%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-34%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy