Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Optimized 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scarblade's Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Personify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Warren Soultrader
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Monastery Mentor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Nadir Kraken
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Artisans
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Grim Hireling
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Company Commander
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Teysa Karlov
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Deny the Witch
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Officious Interrogation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Effort
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ember Island Production
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
For the Emperor!
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Burrow
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Time Sieve
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
The Golden Throne
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Collector's Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Manifold Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Anointed Procession
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Training Grounds
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Monologue Tax
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Island
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy