Marneus Calgar (Commander) - cEDH Midrange

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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
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mental Misstep
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
89%synergy
Silence
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
89%synergy
Voice of Victory
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
88%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
88%synergy
Imperial Seal
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Consultation
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
86%synergy
Tainted Pact
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
86%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
85%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
81%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
76%synergy
Grand Abolisher
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
80%synergy
Pact of Negation
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
80%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
74%synergy
Force of Negation
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion81 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
68%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
79%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
80%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
89%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
88%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
65%synergy
Mana Vault
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
88%synergy
Force of Will
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
84%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
86%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
77%synergy
Warren Soultrader
76%inclusion71 decks93 decks
72%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
72%inclusion68 decks94 decks
63%synergy
Tataru Taru
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Mockingbird
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
65%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Opposition Agent
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
53%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Grim Hireling
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Ocelot Pride
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Monastery Mentor
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
77%inclusion72 decks94 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
65%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
69%inclusion64 decks93 decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Retraction Helix
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Banishing Knack
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
58%synergy
Diabolic Intent
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
82%inclusion77 decks94 decks
74%synergy
Imposter Mech
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Time Sieve
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
69%inclusion64 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Mirrormade
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Copy Enchantment
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Power Artifact
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
76%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
36%synergy
City of Traitors
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
88%synergy
Mox Opal
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
84%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
57%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
82%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
86%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion87 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
76%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion84 decks94 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion79 decks94 decks
74%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion77 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
71%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion75 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Island
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-74%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Swamp
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-80%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Plains
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-81%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-35%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-6%synergy