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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Mental Misstep
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Silence
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Imperial Seal
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Voice of Victory
96%inclusion74 decks77 decks
88%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Consultation
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Tainted Pact
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Grand Abolisher
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
80%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Pact of Negation
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion79 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
80%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Force of Will
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
77%synergy
Warren Soultrader
76%inclusion69 decks91 decks
72%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Mockingbird
71%inclusion65 decks91 decks
67%synergy
Tataru Taru
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
54%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
55%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Grim Hireling
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Ocelot Pride
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Artisans
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
67%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Chain of Vapor
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Retraction Helix
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Banishing Knack
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Diabolic Intent
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
74%synergy
Time Sieve
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Imposter Mech
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
65%synergy
Mirrormade
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Power Artifact
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
36%synergy
City of Traitors
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-27%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Mox Opal
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
84%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
82%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
86%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion83 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Morphic Pool
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Island
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-73%synergy
Swamp
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-79%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-81%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-6%synergy