Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
2.3%inclusion4 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.3%inclusion4 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.7%inclusion3 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.1%inclusion2 decks176 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nadir Kraken
64%inclusion641 decks1.01K decks
61%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
61%inclusion615 decks1K decks
56%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion656 decks1.01K decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
61%inclusion617 decks1.01K decks
55%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
53%inclusion537 decks1.01K decks
51%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
52%inclusion520 decks1.01K decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
51%inclusion509 decks1.01K decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
52%inclusion527 decks1.01K decks
47%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
49%inclusion496 decks1.01K decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion624 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion855 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion510 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Company Commander
46%inclusion467 decks1.01K decks
44%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion466 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion464 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
46%inclusion458 decks1.01K decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion454 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion451 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion450 decks1.01K decks
41%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
41%inclusion413 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion661 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion175 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion174 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
-20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion121 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion103 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.3%inclusion94 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Inquisitor Greyfax
40%inclusion401 decks1.01K decks
38%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
39%inclusion388 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
38%inclusion379 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion365 decks1K decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion367 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
31%inclusion316 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Grim Hireling
29%inclusion293 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
29%inclusion287 decks1K decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion254 decks892 decks
20%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
28%inclusion286 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion274 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Faerie Artisans
27%inclusion274 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion260 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
25%inclusion167 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Mentor
25%inclusion248 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Zephyrim
23%inclusion234 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23%inclusion228 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
23%inclusion227 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
22%inclusion226 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
22%inclusion222 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion217 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Assault Intercessor
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Space Marine Scout
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion180 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Epistolary Librarian
17%inclusion176 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
17%inclusion175 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Homunculus Horde
17%inclusion171 decks994 decks
16%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
17%inclusion173 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion171 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion132 decks787 decks
8%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
17%inclusion167 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
16%inclusion156 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
16%inclusion157 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
16%inclusion156 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion150 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion150 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion146 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion141 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
14%inclusion141 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Teysa Karlov
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Primaris Chaplain
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Callidus Assassin
13%inclusion126 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
12%inclusion121 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion120 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
12%inclusion118 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
12%inclusion118 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deny the Witch
37%inclusion373 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Mortify
36%inclusion358 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion356 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion339 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion317 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
31%inclusion313 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Utter End
27%inclusion276 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
27%inclusion269 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Void Rend
26%inclusion265 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion230 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion228 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion217 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion216 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion212 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
20%inclusion206 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion203 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion178 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion160 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion160 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion150 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion141 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
13%inclusion131 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion116 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
11%inclusion111 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion104 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion103 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion99 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.2%inclusion93 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.2%inclusion93 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion87 decks998 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion80 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.8%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion57 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.6%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
-12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.1%inclusion45 decks889 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
35%inclusion349 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Martial Coup
34%inclusion342 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Collective Effort
30%inclusion298 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
For the Emperor!
24%inclusion237 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Exterminatus
21%inclusion212 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
20%inclusion205 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Launch the Fleet
20%inclusion205 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion205 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion189 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Deploy to the Front
15%inclusion153 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion120 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.2%inclusion72 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion61 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.1%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Golden Throne
39%inclusion392 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
34%inclusion347 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
34%inclusion342 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
34%inclusion340 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion264 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
25%inclusion254 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion178 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion127 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion119 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion111 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.1%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
7.0%inclusion70 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.8%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Knight Paladin
5.5%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
39%inclusion388 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Bitterblossom
35%inclusion349 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion294 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
28%inclusion278 decks998 decks
24%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
27%inclusion276 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion252 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
24%inclusion242 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Monologue Tax
24%inclusion238 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion207 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion182 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion178 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion149 decks1K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion144 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion122 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
12%inclusion120 decks996 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion75 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion115 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion112 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Court of Grace
11%inclusion112 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion106 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.2%inclusion72 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
6.7%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Scuttletide
6.0%inclusion60 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion60 decks1.01K decks
-21%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.6%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
-16%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion54 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
39%inclusion345 decks892 decks
36%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
28%inclusion280 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
9.0%inclusion91 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.4%inclusion74 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion586 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion206 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Memorial to Glory
18%inclusion177 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion176 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion169 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion146 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion144 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion118 decks998 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.5%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion969 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion965 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion762 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion761 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion731 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion454 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion323 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion258 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion250 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion244 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion229 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion208 decks1.01K decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion99 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion79 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion987 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion984 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion969 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion965 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion750 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion659 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion579 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion577 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion551 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion542 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion539 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion486 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion441 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion438 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion434 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion423 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion418 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion401 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion383 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion380 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion359 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion358 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion357 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion354 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion340 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion333 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion318 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion273 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion264 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion260 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion252 decks1.01K decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion239 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion207 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion207 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion183 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion168 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion156 decks996 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion154 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion139 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion136 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion134 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion131 decks996 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion130 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion127 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion116 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion116 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion114 decks989 decks
3%synergy