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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $62.48

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

#82 Current Rank
#78 Last Week
#82 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
+2% Synergy $49.99
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.47
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $28.67
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.46
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-2% Synergy $8.75

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+52% Synergy $0.15
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+50% Synergy $2.79
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+47% Synergy $1.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $9.12
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+45% Synergy $2.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $3.92
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+44% Synergy $19.18
Company Commander Company Commander
+43% Synergy $2.49
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+42% Synergy $10.21
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+41% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+41% Synergy $8.60
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+39% Synergy $3.90
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.86
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+37% Synergy $4.38
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+37% Synergy $6.42
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+36% Synergy $0.77
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $1.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+31% Synergy $36.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $30.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $43.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $48.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $94.95
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $17.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $78.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $44.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $54.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $109.39

Creatures

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

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+35% Synergy $0.72
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.09
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $31.18
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+31% Synergy $11.57
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+30% Synergy $13.86
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $1.64
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $2.85
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+28% Synergy $8.62
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+28% Synergy $12.53
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+27% Synergy $0.38
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+25% Synergy $1.19
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.25
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+24% Synergy $0.97
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+24% Synergy $0.28
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+23% Synergy $0.36
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.55
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.20
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+19% Synergy $2.90
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+18% Synergy $12.33
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.31
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+17% Synergy $33.69
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.55
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.21
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+16% Synergy $5.17
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+15% Synergy $0.54
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+15% Synergy $0.34
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+15% Synergy $6.11
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+14% Synergy $6.00
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $4.58
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+14% Synergy $0.48
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+14% Synergy $0.18
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $19.01
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $1.40
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $19.50
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+12% Synergy $0.07
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+11% Synergy $10.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.48
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $6.95
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $41.79
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $18.27
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.40
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+9% Synergy $3.02
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $10.33
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.36
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $3.87
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $11.80
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $19.90

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+27% Synergy $0.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+26% Synergy $10.62
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.48
Utter End Utter End
+22% Synergy $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.43
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.48
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.36
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $8.01
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $9.65
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $10.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $15.61
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $8.08
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $14.40
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $3.64
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $46.95
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $8.82
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $23.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.91
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $3.86
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.54
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $32.03
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $64.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $45.90
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $2.82
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.33
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $6.87
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $10.54
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.76
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $13.26
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.56
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.00
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $13.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.42
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.85
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $19.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.83
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.47
Void Rend Void Rend
-11% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+35% Synergy $0.22
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.13
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+28% Synergy $0.26
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+28% Synergy $0.37
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+24% Synergy $0.33
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+19% Synergy $0.12
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.71
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $11.31
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+9% Synergy $125.49
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+8% Synergy $14.87
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $1.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.94
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $7.60
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.15
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.22
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.77
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+36% Synergy $1.75
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+32% Synergy $10.41
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy $2.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $3.34
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $19.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $59.53
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $3.66
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $4.65
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $78.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.58
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $16.26
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.87
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+4% Synergy $8.43
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+4% Synergy $5.01
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $1.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+31% Synergy $3.13
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+28% Synergy $0.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $42.89
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $11.69
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $22.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.03
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $2.03
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $5.70
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.90
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+13% Synergy $3.48
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $1.52
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $2.23
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.24
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.23
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $6.12
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.69
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.49
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.80
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $16.54
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.19
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.36
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $51.13
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.00
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.00

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+21% Synergy $29.42
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.34
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $6.42
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+17% Synergy $0.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $18.45
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $18.46
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $3.33
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $41.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $35.36
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.53
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $357.43
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.10
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $46.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+31% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+25% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+24% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $181.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.49
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $716.12
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $383.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $64.47
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-13% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-14% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.12
Port Town Port Town
+20% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+20% Synergy $1.03
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+18% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+12% Synergy $0.09
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.07
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $13.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $21.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $23.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $8.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $22.31
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $38.48
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $6.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $17.98
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.60
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $19.64
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $24.01
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $26.43
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $12.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $11.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $7.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.31
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.59
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.61
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-3% Synergy $11.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $4.38
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.06
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.28
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $0.83
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.38

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