Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Honest Work
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raven Eagle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Mortify
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Collective Effort
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Bastion Protector
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Company Commander
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Deny the Witch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
The Golden Throne
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Assault Intercessor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Nadir Kraken
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Zephyrim
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Epistolary Librarian
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Space Marine Scout
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Belisarius Cawl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Artisans
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grey Knight Paragon
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Cybernetica Datasmith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thunderwolf Cavalry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Callidus Assassin
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Primaris Chaplain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Monastery Mentor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
The Council of Four
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sister of Silence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Redemptor Dreadnought
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Knight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sister Repentia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Entrapment Maneuver
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Utter End
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Officious Interrogation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Make a Stand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Martial Coup
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Mighty
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Launch the Fleet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Exterminatus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Deploy to the Front
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
For the Emperor!
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ringsight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Legions to Ashes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thunderhawk Gunship
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Reaver Titan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Time Sieve
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Knight Paladin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Monologue Tax
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Clone Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Scuttletide
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thorough Investigation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Memorial to Glory
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Port Town
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Choked Estuary
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy