Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Tokens

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Charismatic Conqueror
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Warren Soultrader
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Voice of Victory
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Grim Hireling
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Grand Abolisher
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Silence
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Diabolic Intent
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Imperial Seal
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Ocelot Pride
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Faerie Artisans
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Tataru Taru
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Nadir Kraken
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Mentor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Homunculus Horde
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Pact of Negation
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Consultation
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Dispel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Intervention Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Commandeer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Victim of Night
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Miscast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Deploy to the Front
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Damn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Time Sieve
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Monologue Tax
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Anointed Procession
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Training Grounds
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Morphic Pool
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Island
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Plains
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Undercity Sewers
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-33%synergy