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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $50.47

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

#99 Current Rank
#94 Last Week
#88 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.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $17.66
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+3% Synergy $1.48
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.34
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+3% Synergy $11.57
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+1% Synergy $4.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+51% Synergy $0.38
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+48% Synergy $4.28
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+48% Synergy $4.62
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+46% Synergy $0.89
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $14.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.97
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+42% Synergy $11.05
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+42% Synergy $19.05
Company Commander Company Commander
+42% Synergy $2.71
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+41% Synergy $26.54

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+40% Synergy $0.77
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.25
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $2.14
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+37% Synergy $4.97
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+30% Synergy $19.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $53.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+32% Synergy $49.53
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $43.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $111.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.18
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $62.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $52.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $63.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.30
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $68.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $6.06
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+33% Synergy $14.88
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.17
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.88
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $37.18
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+31% Synergy $18.71
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+30% Synergy $2.69
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $2.21
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $17.12
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+25% Synergy $0.46
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+23% Synergy $3.04
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+22% Synergy $1.33
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+22% Synergy $0.34
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+21% Synergy $0.35
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $17.09
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.39
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.34
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $38.17
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+18% Synergy $3.39
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.63
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+17% Synergy $1.29
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.17
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.32
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $7.21
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $29.64
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+14% Synergy $0.42
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $10.51
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+14% Synergy $6.85
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+13% Synergy $0.69
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.98
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $18.00
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.33
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $15.62
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.39
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $22.74
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $23.80
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+11% Synergy $2.34
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $26.89
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+11% Synergy $0.25
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $2.93
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.79
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $10.78
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+7% Synergy $1.04
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $39.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $26.90
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.43
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $11.19
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $24.01

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+34% Synergy $0.81
Mortify Mortify
+25% Synergy $0.20
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+25% Synergy $11.08
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.57
Utter End Utter End
+21% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.53
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.38
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $7.43
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.80
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.36
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $7.44
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+10% Synergy $17.65
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $14.66
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+10% Synergy $37.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.93
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $1.59
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $11.16
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $50.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $44.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $18.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $15.89
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $4.06
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $2.79
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $2.92
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $15.76
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $12.06
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.92
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.36
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $5.13
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $10.85
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.58
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $25.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.28
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.03
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.35
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+32% Synergy $0.24
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+27% Synergy $0.31
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.82
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.50
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+18% Synergy $0.25
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.73
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $13.42
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $146.21
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $20.92
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.58
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $9.41
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $7.19
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.98
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.55
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $5.37
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.66

Utility Artifacts

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

The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+36% Synergy $11.85
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+35% Synergy $2.13
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+30% Synergy $14.22
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+22% Synergy $2.51
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $4.34
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $22.50
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+9% Synergy $2.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $49.29
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $5.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $106.65
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.80
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+5% Synergy $8.01
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $6.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.81
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+30% Synergy $2.42
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+27% Synergy $0.71
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $51.58
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $5.95
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $16.46
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $32.15
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+18% Synergy $0.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $6.11
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.59
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+15% Synergy $1.34
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+15% Synergy $4.96
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $1.87
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+14% Synergy $1.24
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $1.01
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+10% Synergy $0.39
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $5.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $10.63
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $5.79
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.53
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $24.49
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $16.67
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.60
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.44
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.79
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-4% Synergy $1.03

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+24% Synergy $40.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+21% Synergy $1.80
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $7.49
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+16% Synergy $0.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $24.44
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $23.12
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $2.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $37.08
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $36.55
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $467.71
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $55.63
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+28% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+22% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+21% Synergy $2.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $97.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $37.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $139.18
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $191.56
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $938.97
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.37
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $421.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $71.00
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $0.83
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-12% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-12% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Port Town Port Town
+18% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.26
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+17% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+16% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $16.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.19
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $11.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $41.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+11% Synergy $0.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $26.47
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $9.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $27.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $17.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $30.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $29.10
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.17
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $8.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $15.77
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $24.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $30.79
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $28.76
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $19.48
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $14.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $12.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $1.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
0% Synergy $0.40
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.49
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $4.99
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-3% Synergy $13.41
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.20
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-8% Synergy $0.83
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.35
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.39
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $4.11

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