Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive 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!
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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voice of Victory
79%inclusion124 decks157 decks
71%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
84%inclusion264 decks316 decks
67%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
63%inclusion105 decks168 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion175 decks274 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
77%inclusion242 decks316 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion268 decks316 decks
57%synergy
Grim Hireling
60%inclusion190 decks316 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
60%inclusion177 decks297 decks
55%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
57%inclusion180 decks316 decks
55%synergy
Tataru Taru
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion267 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion204 decks316 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion192 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion183 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion174 decks316 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion172 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion165 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion164 decks316 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion163 decks316 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion161 decks316 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion299 decks316 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion257 decks316 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion254 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion253 decks316 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion253 decks316 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion251 decks316 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion236 decks316 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion216 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion207 decks316 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion177 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion136 decks273 decks
47%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Nadir Kraken
47%inclusion148 decks316 decks
44%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
47%inclusion147 decks316 decks
40%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion137 decks316 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion122 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion117 decks316 decks
34%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
37%inclusion116 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion109 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion105 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
30%inclusion95 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
30%inclusion78 decks261 decks
26%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
29%inclusion93 decks316 decks
27%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
29%inclusion92 decks316 decks
27%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
28%inclusion87 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion86 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion85 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
27%inclusion84 decks316 decks
25%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
26%inclusion83 decks316 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion76 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion75 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
24%inclusion75 decks316 decks
21%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
22%inclusion71 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
21%inclusion65 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
19%inclusion61 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion60 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion56 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion55 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
16%inclusion49 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion46 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion40 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion38 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion160 decks316 decks
24%synergy
Silence
48%inclusion152 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion150 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
47%inclusion147 decks316 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Consultation
45%inclusion141 decks316 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion136 decks316 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion136 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion134 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion133 decks316 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
41%inclusion130 decks316 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion116 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion94 decks261 decks
32%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion103 decks316 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion81 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion78 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion75 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion74 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion67 decks316 decks
-13%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
-23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion55 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion54 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Deny the Witch
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion40 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion25 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion160 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion126 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion111 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion96 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion65 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion54 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion51 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion47 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion39 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Launch the Fleet
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
7%synergy
For the Emperor!
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
-8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion120 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion117 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
31%inclusion99 decks316 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion87 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion62 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
17%synergy
The Golden Throne
16%inclusion51 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion49 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion47 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
-17%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion161 decks316 decks
37%synergy
Anointed Procession
47%inclusion148 decks316 decks
39%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion114 decks316 decks
31%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
36%inclusion98 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Training Grounds
29%inclusion91 decks316 decks
27%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion78 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion54 decks316 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.9%inclusion25 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.3%inclusion20 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
1%synergy
Power Artifact
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion163 decks316 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion138 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion105 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion93 decks316 decks
26%synergy
Field of the Dead
27%inclusion86 decks316 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion50 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
-15%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion29 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion304 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion301 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion206 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion201 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion172 decks316 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion165 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion164 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion163 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion163 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion162 decks316 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion151 decks316 decks
41%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion102 decks316 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion88 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion71 decks316 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion70 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.2%inclusion29 decks316 decks
-23%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion310 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion309 decks316 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion308 decks316 decks
81%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion308 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion307 decks316 decks
81%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion305 decks316 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion304 decks316 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion302 decks316 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion298 decks316 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion296 decks316 decks
56%synergy
Sea of Clouds
77%inclusion243 decks316 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
76%inclusion241 decks316 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion203 decks316 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion199 decks316 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion196 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion191 decks316 decks
47%synergy
Island
58%inclusion183 decks316 decks
-35%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion181 decks316 decks
-34%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion178 decks316 decks
-35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion171 decks316 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion164 decks316 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion163 decks316 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion158 decks316 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion156 decks316 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion153 decks316 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion151 decks316 decks
37%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion143 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion82 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion75 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion63 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion54 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
-38%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion46 decks316 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion42 decks316 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion41 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
-29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
-24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
-28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion37 decks316 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion34 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion33 decks316 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion32 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.5%inclusion30 decks316 decks
-3%synergy