Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized

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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
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Personify
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion404 decks556 decks
66%synergy
Nadir Kraken
62%inclusion343 decks556 decks
59%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
63%inclusion349 decks555 decks
58%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion393 decks556 decks
54%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
51%inclusion285 decks556 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
52%inclusion291 decks555 decks
48%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
51%inclusion284 decks556 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
46%inclusion253 decks556 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion263 decks556 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion277 decks556 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion469 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion323 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion319 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion302 decks556 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion292 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion265 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion265 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion255 decks556 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion250 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion220 decks498 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion492 decks556 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion351 decks556 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion334 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion318 decks556 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion312 decks556 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion268 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion266 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion259 decks556 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion236 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion204 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Grim Hireling
43%inclusion240 decks556 decks
38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
37%inclusion207 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
36%inclusion202 decks556 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion199 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
35%inclusion197 decks556 decks
33%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
33%inclusion183 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
32%inclusion179 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
32%inclusion176 decks556 decks
29%synergy
Monastery Mentor
29%inclusion164 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion157 decks555 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion91 decks339 decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
27%inclusion149 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion145 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Artisans
24%inclusion135 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion128 decks549 decks
21%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion128 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23%inclusion128 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
23%inclusion126 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
22%inclusion123 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
22%inclusion120 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion120 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
21%inclusion119 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion116 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
21%inclusion116 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion88 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion101 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion98 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion96 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion91 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion88 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion87 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion87 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion86 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion82 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
15%inclusion81 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion75 decks553 decks
9%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
13%inclusion71 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion69 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
12%inclusion67 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion65 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Zephyrim
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Teysa Karlov
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion59 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
11%inclusion58 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion223 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion209 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion167 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion166 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion160 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion154 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion148 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion137 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion134 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion129 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion126 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion124 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Deny the Witch
21%inclusion119 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion111 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion106 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion101 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion98 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion96 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion81 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion77 decks554 decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion70 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion70 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion68 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion67 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion65 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion43 decks554 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion43 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion41 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.2%inclusion40 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.2%inclusion40 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion34 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.1%inclusion34 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion202 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion174 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion105 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion101 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion99 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion83 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Collective Effort
12%inclusion65 decks556 decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Exterminatus
10%inclusion55 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Launch the Fleet
8.3%inclusion46 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Deploy to the Front
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion183 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion161 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion154 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion146 decks556 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
25%inclusion139 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
21%inclusion114 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion103 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion35 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion222 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
39%inclusion218 decks556 decks
34%synergy
Training Grounds
38%inclusion212 decks556 decks
36%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
26%inclusion145 decks555 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion139 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion110 decks553 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion82 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion70 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion56 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
10%inclusion55 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.5%inclusion47 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion43 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.3%inclusion35 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion33 decks556 decks
-21%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.7%inclusion19 decks332 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Scuttletide
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
32%inclusion159 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18%inclusion98 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion320 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion221 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion165 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion133 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion99 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion59 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion52 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
9.2%inclusion51 decks553 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion28 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion547 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion536 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion408 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion403 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion379 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion249 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion229 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion162 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion156 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion136 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion120 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion104 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion97 decks556 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion87 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion70 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion56 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion549 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion496 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion492 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion488 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion467 decks556 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion447 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion442 decks556 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion387 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion376 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion376 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion367 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion340 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion313 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion310 decks556 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion307 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
40%inclusion220 decks556 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion199 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion194 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion193 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion187 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion183 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion175 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion168 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion165 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion160 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion156 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion153 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion152 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion151 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion132 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion131 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion130 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion127 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion126 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion124 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion120 decks556 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion112 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion111 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion111 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion107 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion95 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion89 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
3%synergy