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
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voice of Victory
80%inclusion129 decks162 decks
71%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
85%inclusion265 decks312 decks
68%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
63%inclusion109 decks173 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
65%inclusion177 decks274 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion243 decks312 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion266 decks312 decks
58%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion180 decks312 decks
56%synergy
Grim Hireling
60%inclusion188 decks312 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
60%inclusion178 decks297 decks
55%synergy
Tataru Taru
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion266 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion205 decks312 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion185 decks312 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion185 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion175 decks312 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion169 decks312 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
53%inclusion166 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion165 decks312 decks
41%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
53%inclusion164 decks312 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion161 decks312 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion296 decks312 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion252 decks312 decks
60%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion251 decks312 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion250 decks312 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion248 decks312 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion247 decks312 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion230 decks312 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion215 decks312 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion207 decks312 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion177 decks312 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Ocelot Pride
51%inclusion139 decks273 decks
48%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion142 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Nadir Kraken
45%inclusion141 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
45%inclusion139 decks312 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion124 decks312 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion115 decks312 decks
34%synergy
Mockingbird
36%inclusion94 decks261 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion110 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion106 decks312 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
34%inclusion106 decks312 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion95 decks312 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
30%inclusion95 decks312 decks
27%synergy
Monastery Mentor
30%inclusion94 decks312 decks
29%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion77 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
28%inclusion88 decks312 decks
26%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
28%inclusion86 decks312 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion84 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
27%inclusion84 decks312 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion84 decks312 decks
21%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
27%inclusion83 decks312 decks
25%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
26%inclusion82 decks312 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion74 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
23%inclusion72 decks312 decks
21%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion71 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
21%inclusion66 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
20%inclusion63 decks312 decks
18%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
19%inclusion60 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion59 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
19%inclusion59 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion58 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
15%inclusion48 decks312 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion45 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion38 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.0%inclusion28 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion160 decks312 decks
24%synergy
Silence
49%inclusion153 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
47%inclusion148 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion148 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
45%inclusion140 decks312 decks
37%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion136 decks312 decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion136 decks312 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion135 decks312 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion132 decks312 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion131 decks312 decks
35%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
37%inclusion96 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion112 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion103 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion78 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion77 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion72 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion71 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion64 decks312 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion58 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion57 decks312 decks
-23%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion53 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Deny the Witch
15%inclusion48 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion42 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion42 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion38 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
-7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
-14%synergy
Commandeer
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion20 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.1%inclusion19 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.1%inclusion19 decks312 decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion126 decks312 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion113 decks312 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
32%inclusion100 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion66 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Martial Coup
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion48 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion41 decks312 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Launch the Fleet
11%inclusion33 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
7%synergy
For the Emperor!
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion19 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
51%inclusion160 decks312 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion118 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion115 decks312 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion94 decks312 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion83 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion63 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion61 decks312 decks
18%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion60 decks312 decks
13%synergy
The Golden Throne
16%inclusion50 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
14%inclusion43 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion42 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
-17%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.4%inclusion20 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion158 decks312 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion143 decks312 decks
38%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
36%inclusion100 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion112 decks312 decks
31%synergy
Training Grounds
29%inclusion89 decks312 decks
27%synergy
Monologue Tax
26%inclusion82 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
21%inclusion56 decks261 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion58 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion53 decks312 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion43 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion41 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion43 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion162 decks312 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion134 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion103 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion94 decks312 decks
26%synergy
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion79 decks312 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion62 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion50 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.0%inclusion28 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.4%inclusion20 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion301 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion296 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion205 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion202 decks312 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion174 decks312 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
53%inclusion166 decks312 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion165 decks312 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion164 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion163 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion161 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion153 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion101 decks312 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion86 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion70 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion69 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
-23%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion307 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion305 decks312 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion304 decks312 decks
81%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion304 decks312 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion303 decks312 decks
81%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion301 decks312 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion300 decks312 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion299 decks312 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion296 decks312 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion294 decks312 decks
56%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion242 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion241 decks312 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion201 decks312 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion200 decks312 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion193 decks312 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion189 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Island
57%inclusion177 decks312 decks
-36%synergy
Plains
56%inclusion176 decks312 decks
-35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion174 decks312 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
55%inclusion172 decks312 decks
-36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion168 decks312 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion166 decks312 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion160 decks312 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion158 decks312 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion156 decks312 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion154 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion140 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion85 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion74 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion65 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
-38%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion50 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion46 decks312 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion33 decks312 decks
-26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
11%inclusion33 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-31%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
6%synergy