Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Timetwister
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
99%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Demonic Consultation
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Silence
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
90%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Tainted Pact
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Pact of Negation
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
82%synergy
The One Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Grand Abolisher
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Voice of Victory
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
90%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
90%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Warren Soultrader
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Mockingbird
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Tataru Taru
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
60%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Ocelot Pride
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Grim Hireling
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Clever Impersonator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Chain of Vapor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Retraction Helix
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Orim's Chant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Diabolic Intent
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Transmute Artifact
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Time Sieve
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Imposter Mech
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Mirrormade
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Copy Artifact
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Training Grounds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Power Artifact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
81%synergy
City of Traitors
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
90%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Starting Town
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-84%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-85%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy