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
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.7%inclusion3 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voice of Victory
79%inclusion121 decks153 decks
71%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
84%inclusion269 decks321 decks
67%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion173 decks272 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
77%inclusion247 decks321 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion274 decks321 decks
58%synergy
Grim Hireling
61%inclusion197 decks321 decks
57%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion185 decks321 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
59%inclusion174 decks295 decks
54%synergy
Tataru Taru
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion275 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion209 decks321 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion196 decks321 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion185 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion177 decks321 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion174 decks321 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion167 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion166 decks321 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion166 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion166 decks321 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion304 decks321 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion262 decks321 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion260 decks321 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion257 decks321 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion257 decks321 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion257 decks321 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion239 decks321 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion219 decks321 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion211 decks321 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion182 decks321 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion135 decks270 decks
47%synergy
Nadir Kraken
47%inclusion152 decks321 decks
44%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
47%inclusion150 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion138 decks321 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion123 decks321 decks
29%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion122 decks321 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion120 decks321 decks
35%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion90 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion112 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
34%inclusion109 decks321 decks
26%synergy
Monastery Mentor
31%inclusion100 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
31%inclusion98 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
30%inclusion95 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion95 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
30%inclusion76 decks257 decks
25%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
29%inclusion93 decks321 decks
26%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
26%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
28%inclusion89 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion88 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion87 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
26%inclusion82 decks321 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion77 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion75 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
23%inclusion75 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
23%inclusion74 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
21%inclusion67 decks321 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
20%inclusion64 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion62 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion59 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
18%inclusion59 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion56 decks320 decks
15%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion50 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion50 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
15%inclusion48 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion48 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion46 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
14%inclusion38 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion43 decks321 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion163 decks321 decks
24%synergy
Silence
48%inclusion155 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion154 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
47%inclusion150 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion142 decks321 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion138 decks321 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion137 decks321 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion137 decks321 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion132 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion130 decks321 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion119 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion93 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion102 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion84 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion80 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion76 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion75 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion68 decks321 decks
-13%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion61 decks321 decks
-22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion59 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion55 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion53 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Deny the Witch
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Retraction Helix
12%inclusion39 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion163 decks321 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion128 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion113 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion97 decks321 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion64 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion55 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion54 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion50 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion50 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion43 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Launch the Fleet
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
7%synergy
For the Emperor!
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.2%inclusion23 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
-8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
51%inclusion165 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion125 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion120 decks321 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
32%inclusion102 decks321 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion90 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion62 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Time Sieve
18%inclusion57 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
16%synergy
The Golden Throne
17%inclusion54 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion49 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion48 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
47%inclusion152 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Bitterblossom
37%inclusion119 decks321 decks
32%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
35%inclusion96 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Training Grounds
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Monologue Tax
24%inclusion76 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
23%inclusion59 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion62 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion57 decks321 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion44 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.3%inclusion30 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.9%inclusion22 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion56 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion45 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion166 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion142 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion105 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
25%synergy
Field of the Dead
28%inclusion89 decks321 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion57 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
-16%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.4%inclusion27 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion309 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion306 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion212 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion206 decks321 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion175 decks321 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion168 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion167 decks321 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion167 decks321 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion166 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion164 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion153 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion106 decks321 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion92 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion72 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion68 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion61 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion44 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
-26%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion315 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion314 decks321 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion314 decks321 decks
48%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion312 decks321 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion311 decks321 decks
81%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion310 decks321 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion308 decks321 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion307 decks321 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion303 decks321 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion301 decks321 decks
56%synergy
Sea of Clouds
77%inclusion248 decks321 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion247 decks321 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion210 decks321 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion203 decks321 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion200 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion194 decks321 decks
47%synergy
Island
58%inclusion186 decks321 decks
-35%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion183 decks321 decks
-34%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion180 decks321 decks
-35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion173 decks321 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion165 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion165 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion160 decks321 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion156 decks321 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion155 decks321 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion152 decks321 decks
37%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion146 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion83 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion74 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion64 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion58 decks321 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
17%inclusion53 decks321 decks
-38%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion45 decks321 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion44 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
-28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
-27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion38 decks321 decks
-24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion28 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion34 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
-30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion31 decks321 decks
7%synergy