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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $51.67

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

#108 Current Rank
#106 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.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+5% Synergy $24.16
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.40
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $5.82
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
0% Synergy $2.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+51% Synergy $0.21
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+48% Synergy $3.08
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+47% Synergy $3.11
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+46% Synergy $0.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $12.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.36
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+42% Synergy $17.28
Company Commander Company Commander
+42% Synergy $3.05
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+42% Synergy $9.19
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+41% Synergy $11.51

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+40% Synergy $0.67
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.85
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+38% Synergy $4.60
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $1.69
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+36% Synergy $9.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $46.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+32% Synergy $48.00
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $37.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $40.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $61.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $45.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $31.52
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $62.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $5.80
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+33% Synergy $13.13
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.83
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.08
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $32.78
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $1.89
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+30% Synergy $12.39
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+28% Synergy $16.56
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.78
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $18.01
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+26% Synergy $0.42
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.11
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+24% Synergy $1.85
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+23% Synergy $1.16
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+23% Synergy $0.34
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+22% Synergy $0.37
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $15.98
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.22
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $34.99
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+18% Synergy $2.68
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.63
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+17% Synergy $1.10
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $2.04
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $6.30
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $26.03
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+14% Synergy $0.38
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+14% Synergy $7.53
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $13.27
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+13% Synergy $0.72
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.26
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.72
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $17.18
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $9.76
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.44
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $18.92
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $18.17
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+11% Synergy $2.72
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $19.94
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+11% Synergy $0.10
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.11
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $1.01
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $6.00
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $9.92
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $34.44
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $0.90
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $21.40
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.91

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+34% Synergy $0.82
Mortify Mortify
+26% Synergy $0.17
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+25% Synergy $10.53
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.54
Utter End Utter End
+21% Synergy $0.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $4.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $7.83
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $6.37
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $6.72
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+10% Synergy $16.16
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $15.15
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $8.80
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $3.91
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $8.08
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $32.99
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $17.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $14.64
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $6.50
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $1.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $47.15
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.22
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $2.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $14.79
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $10.88
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $8.26
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $6.70
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.13
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.00
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $10.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.08
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.60
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $21.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.29
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+33% Synergy $0.13
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+27% Synergy $0.21
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.59
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.31
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+18% Synergy $0.17
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.76
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $11.12
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $136.78
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+9% Synergy $18.05
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.86
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $8.46
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $6.67
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.14
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+35% Synergy $1.80
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+31% Synergy $10.88
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+22% Synergy $2.05
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $4.13
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $18.49
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+9% Synergy $2.60
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $50.76
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $4.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $99.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.70
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+5% Synergy $7.76
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.25
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $6.68
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+30% Synergy $2.28
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+27% Synergy $0.50
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $45.63
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $13.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $25.37
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $9.05
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.58
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.37
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $0.79
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+14% Synergy $2.96
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $2.00
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $0.91
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.44
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.24
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $4.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.21
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.59
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.97
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $22.51
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $16.13
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.07
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.67
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-4% Synergy $0.86

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+23% Synergy $29.12
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+21% Synergy $1.08
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.55
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $8.37
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $6.25

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+16% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $22.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $20.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $3.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.94
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $34.84
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $426.70
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $50.05
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+28% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+23% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+22% Synergy $4.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $86.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $33.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $115.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $175.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $832.25
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.32
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $399.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.66
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-12% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.87

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
+18% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+18% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+16% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $15.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+11% Synergy $0.04
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.05
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $21.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $26.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $15.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $9.96
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $41.20
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+10% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $14.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $23.91
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $18.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $26.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $25.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $25.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $23.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $7.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.94
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $16.58
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $9.01
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.28
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.14
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $4.32
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-3% Synergy $12.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $5.33
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.68
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.25
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $2.86

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