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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $55.63

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

#100 Current Rank
#93 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $34.04
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+3% Synergy $0.53
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $45.68
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+1% Synergy $0.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+52% Synergy $0.19
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+49% Synergy $2.63
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+47% Synergy $0.95
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+46% Synergy $2.04
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $6.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $3.20
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+43% Synergy $17.04
Company Commander Company Commander
+43% Synergy $3.11
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+42% Synergy $7.60
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+42% Synergy $10.39

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+41% Synergy $0.59
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+38% Synergy $4.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $0.58
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $1.54
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+36% Synergy $8.87
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+36% Synergy $5.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $1.06
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $42.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+31% Synergy $44.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $30.39
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $37.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $48.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $40.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $57.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $30.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $91.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+34% Synergy $0.65
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.08
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+32% Synergy $12.91
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $29.74
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+30% Synergy $13.95
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $1.87
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+28% Synergy $14.45
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.26
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+28% Synergy $10.90
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+26% Synergy $0.40
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.14
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+24% Synergy $1.17
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+23% Synergy $1.33
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+23% Synergy $0.28
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+22% Synergy $0.46
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.31
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+19% Synergy $13.12
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.20
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+19% Synergy $2.92
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $40.29
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $3.71
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.04
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.31
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.86
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+16% Synergy $0.60
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $6.11
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+15% Synergy $0.37
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+14% Synergy $6.10
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $7.77
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+14% Synergy $0.67
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.28
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $16.50
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.58
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $18.70
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+11% Synergy $9.19
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $17.51
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.53
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+11% Synergy $0.08
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $8.34
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.12
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $16.90
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.17
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+9% Synergy $3.95
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $9.73
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $0.64
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $14.48
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $11.24
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $17.00

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+35% Synergy $0.85
Mortify Mortify
+26% Synergy $0.22
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+26% Synergy $10.51
Utter End Utter End
+22% Synergy $0.09
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $7.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.89
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.24
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $6.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $8.83
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $5.52
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $7.81
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $26.38
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $13.59
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $4.71
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $45.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $63.77
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $7.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $9.22
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $1.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $48.26
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $4.85
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $2.88
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.50
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $7.42
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.15
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $13.35
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.11
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.63
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $10.97
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $3.74
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.58
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.19
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+34% Synergy $0.20
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+28% Synergy $0.20
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.48
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+23% Synergy $0.32
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.56
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+19% Synergy $0.13
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.78
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.32
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+9% Synergy $132.80
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+9% Synergy $15.01
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.57
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $7.69
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.32
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.84
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+36% Synergy $1.79
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+31% Synergy $10.24
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy $2.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $3.44
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $16.82
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $51.84
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $3.43
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $4.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.56
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $17.15
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $5.18
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.10
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+4% Synergy $7.54
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $0.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+30% Synergy $2.82
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+28% Synergy $0.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $40.08
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $11.71
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $23.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $1.87
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.24
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.55
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.24
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.81
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+13% Synergy $2.24
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+13% Synergy $2.27
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $1.22
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.80
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.14
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.97
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.00
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $9.06
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.82
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.33
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $13.30
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.09
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.70
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-5% Synergy $0.81

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+22% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $0.90
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.23
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $6.65
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $5.97

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+17% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $19.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $18.55
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $4.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $34.91
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $33.91
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.32
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $372.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.93
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $47.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+30% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+24% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+23% Synergy $2.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $83.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $24.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $116.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $175.57
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $740.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $398.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $61.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $40.66
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $2.58
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-12% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.59

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.10
Port Town Port Town
+19% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+19% Synergy $0.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+17% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $13.80
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+11% Synergy $0.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $9.61
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $37.92
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+10% Synergy $0.08
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $20.39
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $17.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.11
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $20.01
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $23.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $25.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $13.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $24.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $24.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $6.59
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $15.00
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $14.85
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $10.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $7.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.16
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.86
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-3% Synergy $11.54
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $4.95
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.10
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.59
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $0.96
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-14% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-16% Synergy $1.83

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