Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Nadir Kraken
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Company Commander
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion88 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Anointed Procession
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Inquisitor Greyfax
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Grim Hireling
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Epistolary Librarian
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Zephyrim
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Corpse Knight
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Assault Intercessor
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Artisans
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Space Marine Scout
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Monastery Mentor
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Belisarius Cawl
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Thunderwolf Cavalry
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Primaris Chaplain
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Teysa Karlov
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deny the Witch
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
22%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Utter End
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Officious Interrogation
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Martial Coup
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
36%synergy
For the Emperor!
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Collective Effort
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Exterminatus
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Launch the Fleet
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Mighty
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Deploy to the Front
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inquisitorial Rosette
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
42%synergy
The Golden Throne
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Oketra's Monument
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Reaver Titan
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Knight Paladin
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Divine Visitation
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Intangible Virtue
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Court of Grace
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Memorial to Glory
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion102 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion91 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion89 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Tundra
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy