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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $39.20

Legendary CreatureAstartes Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#94 Current Rank
#102 Last Week
#85 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Marneus Calgar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Marneus Calgar decks.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $8.16
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $20.61
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $39.99
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.65
Starting Town Starting Town
+1% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Marneus Calgar's abilities and overall game plan.

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+53% Synergy $0.23
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+51% Synergy $2.24
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+48% Synergy $1.17
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+45% Synergy $17.18
Company Commander Company Commander
+45% Synergy $1.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $8.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+45% Synergy $5.02
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+43% Synergy $9.30
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+43% Synergy $2.95
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+42% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Marneus Calgar decks.

Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+40% Synergy $2.73
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+39% Synergy $5.36
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+38% Synergy $3.45
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+38% Synergy $5.82
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $0.54
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+37% Synergy $0.62
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+37% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+30% Synergy $34.98
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $25.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.69
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $16.62
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $58.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $42.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Marneus Calgar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+36% Synergy $0.87
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $3.60
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.07
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $34.85
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+31% Synergy $10.56
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.50
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $14.61
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $3.07
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+28% Synergy $20.14
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+28% Synergy $0.38
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+26% Synergy $11.88
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+26% Synergy $1.22
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+25% Synergy $0.23
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+24% Synergy $0.89
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+24% Synergy $0.38
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+24% Synergy $0.34
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.73
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.23
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+19% Synergy $3.46
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.34
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $22.97
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $2.38
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+16% Synergy $0.34
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+16% Synergy $7.05
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $37.13
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+15% Synergy $3.77
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+14% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+14% Synergy $0.52
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+14% Synergy $21.14
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+14% Synergy $0.21
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+13% Synergy $3.89
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $1.16
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+13% Synergy $21.32
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+13% Synergy $0.32
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+12% Synergy $0.12
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.17
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.95
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $8.84
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+11% Synergy $32.41
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+10% Synergy $10.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.24
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $8.49
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $42.20
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $24.03
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $2.18
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $2.18
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.58
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $20.89
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Marneus Calgar safe.

Mortify Mortify
+28% Synergy $0.26
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+27% Synergy $10.57
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+24% Synergy $0.57
Utter End Utter End
+23% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $2.94
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $6.09
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+10% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.46
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $6.48
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+9% Synergy $7.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $16.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $42.96
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $10.46
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $6.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+8% Synergy $15.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $11.91
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.25
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $3.90
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.72
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $10.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $14.89
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $22.45
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $4.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $15.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.27
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $57.48
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $49.42
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $1.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $8.15
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.16
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.26
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.35
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.59
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $12.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $18.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.75
Void Rend Void Rend
-10% Synergy $0.64
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Marneus Calgar's game plan and control the board.

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+36% Synergy $0.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+36% Synergy $0.19
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+30% Synergy $0.24
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+28% Synergy $0.48
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+25% Synergy $0.63
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+21% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+20% Synergy $0.18
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.63
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $10.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $113.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+7% Synergy $12.34
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.30
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.39
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.03
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $7.64
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.71
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+33% Synergy $10.52
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+23% Synergy $3.77
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $19.44
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $54.66
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $3.51
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.63
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $14.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $67.99
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $2.20
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.26
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.40
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+3% Synergy $4.03
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+2% Synergy $7.04
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $0.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Marneus Calgar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+32% Synergy $3.79
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+28% Synergy $0.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $46.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $15.42
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.68
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $18.49
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+20% Synergy $1.53
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+19% Synergy $0.87
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+18% Synergy $0.80
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy $2.81
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $1.97
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.29
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+10% Synergy $1.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.71
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+9% Synergy $3.95
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $3.94
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.64
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $2.12
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $18.67
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $14.48
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.43
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.34
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.94
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Marneus Calgar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+23% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $30.03
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.35
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.60
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+18% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.98
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $19.73
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $3.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.28
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $35.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.71
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.47
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $0.59
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.08
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $51.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $6.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+33% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+28% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+26% Synergy $0.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $2.82
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $643.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $372.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-14% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-14% Synergy $0.54

Lands

The mana base foundation for Marneus Calgar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.30
Port Town Port Town
+22% Synergy $0.17
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+22% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+20% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.45
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+12% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+12% Synergy $0.05
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.92
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.53
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $50.15
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $7.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $22.75
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $15.63
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $13.73
Scrubland Scrubland
+7% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.32
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $25.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $21.61
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $8.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.41
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.16
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $11.47
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.62
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $3.25
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.48
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $1.37
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.19
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $1.71

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