Marneus Calgar (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voice of Victory
79%inclusion117 decks149 decks
70%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
84%inclusion269 decks322 decks
67%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
64%inclusion102 decks160 decks
62%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion171 decks269 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion274 decks322 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion246 decks322 decks
57%synergy
Grim Hireling
61%inclusion195 decks322 decks
56%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
57%inclusion183 decks322 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
59%inclusion172 decks292 decks
54%synergy
Tataru Taru
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion276 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion209 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion197 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion184 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion176 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion175 decks322 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion172 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion167 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion165 decks322 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion165 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion306 decks322 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion263 decks322 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion261 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion258 decks322 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion258 decks322 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion256 decks322 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion237 decks322 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion218 decks322 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion211 decks322 decks
54%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion182 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion165 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion134 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Nadir Kraken
47%inclusion151 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion148 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion137 decks322 decks
36%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion124 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion121 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion121 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion89 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion112 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion107 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Mentor
32%inclusion104 decks322 decks
31%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
30%inclusion97 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
29%inclusion59 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion93 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion73 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
29%inclusion92 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
29%inclusion92 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion88 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion86 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
26%inclusion84 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion78 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
24%inclusion76 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion62 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Silence
48%inclusion154 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion154 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
46%inclusion149 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion141 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion137 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Pact
42%inclusion136 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion135 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion133 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion130 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion118 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion92 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion100 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion84 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion65 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion72 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
-13%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion61 decks322 decks
-22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Deny the Witch
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Delay
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion163 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion127 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion111 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion96 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Launch the Fleet
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
For the Emperor!
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
51%inclusion165 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion128 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion118 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
32%inclusion103 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion62 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Time Sieve
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
-17%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
47%inclusion151 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Bitterblossom
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
35%inclusion94 decks268 decks
30%synergy
Training Grounds
28%inclusion91 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Monologue Tax
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion22 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion165 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion141 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion109 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion91 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Field of the Dead
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
-16%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion311 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion307 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion214 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion207 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion177 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion168 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion167 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion167 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion166 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion163 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion153 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion106 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion94 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion45 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
-26%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion316 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion315 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion315 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion312 decks322 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion311 decks322 decks
81%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion311 decks322 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion308 decks322 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion308 decks322 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion304 decks322 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion302 decks322 decks
56%synergy
Sea of Clouds
77%inclusion247 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
76%inclusion245 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion209 decks322 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion204 decks322 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion199 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion196 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Island
59%inclusion189 decks322 decks
-34%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion185 decks322 decks
-34%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion181 decks322 decks
-35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion174 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion168 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion166 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion158 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion158 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion157 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion154 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion147 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion83 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion65 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion73 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-38%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
-23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
-26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
-28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
-24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
7%synergy