Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pitiless Plunderer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Nadir Kraken
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
The Golden Throne
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Teysa Karlov
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Monastery Mentor
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Grim Hireling
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Company Commander
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Artisans
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Assault Intercessor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Zephyrim
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Deny the Witch
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Martial Coup
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Collective Effort
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
For the Emperor!
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Deploy to the Front
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Launch the Fleet
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Exterminatus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Oketra's Monument
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Time Sieve
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Training Grounds
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
The Flesh Is Weak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Announcement
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Scuttletide
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Invasion of Tolvada
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Memorial to Glory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy