Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Personify
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion400 decks552 decks
66%synergy
Nadir Kraken
62%inclusion342 decks552 decks
59%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
63%inclusion346 decks551 decks
58%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion390 decks552 decks
54%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
51%inclusion282 decks552 decks
48%synergy
Warren Soultrader
52%inclusion287 decks551 decks
48%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
51%inclusion283 decks552 decks
45%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
45%inclusion251 decks552 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion262 decks552 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion301 decks552 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion466 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion322 decks552 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion315 decks552 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion288 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion274 decks552 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion263 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion262 decks552 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion253 decks552 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion248 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion217 decks494 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion488 decks552 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion348 decks552 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion331 decks552 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion314 decks552 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion306 decks552 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion264 decks552 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion263 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion257 decks552 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion233 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion201 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Grim Hireling
43%inclusion238 decks552 decks
38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
37%inclusion205 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion203 decks552 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion198 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
35%inclusion195 decks552 decks
33%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
33%inclusion182 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
32%inclusion178 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
32%inclusion176 decks552 decks
29%synergy
Monastery Mentor
30%inclusion164 decks552 decks
28%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion154 decks551 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion90 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
27%inclusion148 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion144 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
25%inclusion136 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23%inclusion127 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion127 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion125 decks545 decks
21%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
23%inclusion126 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
22%inclusion122 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion120 decks552 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
22%inclusion119 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
21%inclusion118 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion117 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
21%inclusion116 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion87 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion107 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion96 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion95 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion92 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion91 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion90 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion88 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion87 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion87 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion86 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion85 decks551 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion80 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
14%inclusion80 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
13%inclusion71 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
12%inclusion67 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion67 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Zephyrim
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Teysa Karlov
11%inclusion61 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion60 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion59 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
11%inclusion59 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion223 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion207 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion165 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion163 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion159 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion151 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion147 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion136 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion133 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion127 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
22%inclusion124 decks552 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion122 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Deny the Witch
22%inclusion119 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion109 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion104 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion100 decks552 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion97 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion97 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion82 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion77 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion71 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion69 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion68 decks552 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion67 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion65 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion63 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion62 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
-8%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
8.0%inclusion44 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion42 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion41 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.2%inclusion40 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.2%inclusion34 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Officious Interrogation
5.8%inclusion32 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion31 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Delay
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
5.1%inclusion28 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion200 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion172 decks552 decks
26%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion105 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion100 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion100 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion98 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion81 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion78 decks552 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion78 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
12%inclusion65 decks552 decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
11%inclusion61 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion60 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Exterminatus
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion50 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Launch the Fleet
8.3%inclusion46 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Deploy to the Front
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion181 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion160 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion153 decks552 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion145 decks552 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
25%inclusion138 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
21%inclusion114 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion103 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion98 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion85 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
14%inclusion77 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion63 decks552 decks
-13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion36 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.1%inclusion28 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.1%inclusion28 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion220 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
39%inclusion215 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Training Grounds
38%inclusion211 decks552 decks
36%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
26%inclusion144 decks551 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion139 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion110 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion93 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion77 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
14%inclusion76 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion69 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion56 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.1%inclusion50 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.4%inclusion46 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
0%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion32 decks552 decks
-21%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Scuttletide
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
32%inclusion157 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18%inclusion98 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion62 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion317 decks552 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion218 decks552 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion162 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion132 decks552 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion109 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion96 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion59 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion51 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion543 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion532 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion406 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion401 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion377 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion246 decks552 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion225 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion161 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion154 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion135 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion121 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion119 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion104 decks552 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion102 decks552 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion97 decks552 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion87 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion76 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion68 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks552 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion55 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion545 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion493 decks552 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion489 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion485 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion463 decks552 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion442 decks552 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion437 decks552 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion385 decks552 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion373 decks552 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion373 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion365 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion339 decks552 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion311 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion308 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion304 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion218 decks552 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion199 decks552 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion194 decks552 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion192 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion185 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion182 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion173 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion168 decks552 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion164 decks552 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion159 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion154 decks552 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion152 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion150 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion136 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion136 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion130 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion129 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion129 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion125 decks552 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion124 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion122 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion120 decks552 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion113 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion112 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion111 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion110 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion110 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion109 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion109 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion109 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion107 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion95 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion88 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
3%synergy