Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Combo

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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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
82%inclusion268 decks325 decks
66%synergy
Warren Soultrader
62%inclusion190 decks308 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
64%inclusion151 decks235 decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion185 decks325 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion242 decks325 decks
47%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion160 decks317 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion210 decks325 decks
45%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion191 decks325 decks
44%synergy
Silence
54%inclusion174 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion282 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion208 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion203 decks325 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion194 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion174 decks325 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion167 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Flusterstorm
51%inclusion167 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion162 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion161 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion157 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
91%inclusion296 decks325 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion226 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion220 decks325 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion213 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion213 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion212 decks325 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion207 decks325 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion204 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion182 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion180 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Grim Hireling
47%inclusion154 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Tataru Taru
46%inclusion93 decks202 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
46%inclusion149 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Nadir Kraken
46%inclusion148 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
44%inclusion143 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion126 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Ocelot Pride
36%inclusion110 decks306 decks
33%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion106 decks299 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
35%inclusion115 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion105 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion104 decks325 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion103 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
31%inclusion102 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion96 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion95 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
28%inclusion85 decks299 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
27%inclusion89 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Artisans
26%inclusion83 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion83 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion77 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
23%inclusion76 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion74 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
19%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
16%inclusion53 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion52 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Company Commander
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion24 decks204 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion32 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion157 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion152 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
45%inclusion146 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion135 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion105 decks299 decks
31%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion111 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion93 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion76 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion77 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion75 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion72 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion72 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Deny the Witch
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Commandeer
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion153 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion139 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion135 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion80 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion73 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
4%synergy
For the Emperor!
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion142 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion106 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
25%inclusion81 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Time Sieve
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion62 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion57 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
12%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
40%inclusion123 decks306 decks
36%synergy
Training Grounds
32%inclusion104 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
28%inclusion92 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion73 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion34 decks299 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Scuttletide
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion194 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion130 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion122 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
7.0%inclusion21 decks299 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion322 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion320 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion254 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
77%inclusion250 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion193 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion184 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion180 decks325 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion178 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion167 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion164 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
42%inclusion136 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion100 decks325 decks
27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
28%inclusion92 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion87 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion321 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion282 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion277 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion272 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion258 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion253 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion252 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion232 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion223 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion220 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Island
63%inclusion206 decks325 decks
-29%synergy
Swamp
60%inclusion195 decks325 decks
-31%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion195 decks325 decks
-32%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion182 decks325 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion182 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
53%inclusion173 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion163 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion162 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Underground Sea
49%inclusion160 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion158 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion155 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion149 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion147 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion144 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion143 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion132 decks325 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
38%inclusion123 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion90 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion86 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion83 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion76 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion75 decks325 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion41 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion62 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
-22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
-21%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
-22%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion46 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-3%synergy