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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $51.62

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

#79 Current Rank
#63 Last Week
#79 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.

Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+17% Synergy $17.98
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.23
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+7% Synergy $13.16
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+2% Synergy $1.39
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+52% Synergy $0.16
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+50% Synergy $2.73
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+47% Synergy $1.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $8.10
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+44% Synergy $17.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.87
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+44% Synergy $2.12
Company Commander Company Commander
+44% Synergy $1.98
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+43% Synergy $8.64
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+41% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+40% Synergy $7.33
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+40% Synergy $3.27
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+38% Synergy $6.81
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $0.59
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+37% Synergy $4.08
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+37% Synergy $1.57
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+36% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+31% Synergy $34.30
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+15% Synergy $31.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $95.44
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $19.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $59.87
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $77.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $42.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $103.74

Creatures

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

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $1.95
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+35% Synergy $0.80
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.08
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $30.84
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+31% Synergy $14.09
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $13.67
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $3.06
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+28% Synergy $12.08
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+27% Synergy $14.98
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+27% Synergy $0.43
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+25% Synergy $1.14
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+25% Synergy $0.23
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+24% Synergy $0.32
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+24% Synergy $1.11
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+23% Synergy $0.36
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.81
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.20
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+19% Synergy $3.69
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+17% Synergy $38.04
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $24.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $3.00
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+16% Synergy $0.32
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+15% Synergy $4.66
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+15% Synergy $7.23
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+15% Synergy $4.07
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+15% Synergy $0.49
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+14% Synergy $0.40
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+14% Synergy $0.19
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $21.61
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $1.21
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $5.48
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $21.64
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+12% Synergy $0.12
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+11% Synergy $10.41
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.71
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $7.45
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.16
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+11% Synergy $29.71
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $45.59
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+9% Synergy $20.03
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $9.18
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.27
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $22.72
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $13.36
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $10.27

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+27% Synergy $0.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+27% Synergy $10.37
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+24% Synergy $0.51
Utter End Utter End
+23% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $3.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.45
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+10% Synergy $0.15
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $6.89
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+9% Synergy $9.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $17.03
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $8.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $44.85
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+8% Synergy $12.54
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $14.92
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $10.29
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $23.01
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $7.66
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.12
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $4.51
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $4.33
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.44
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.00
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $61.91
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $2.43
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $13.39
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $51.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $4.94
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.18
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $4.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $15.45
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.55
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $1.94
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $12.66
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $1.72
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $18.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Void Rend Void Rend
-10% Synergy $0.31
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+35% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+35% Synergy $0.21
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+30% Synergy $0.27
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+28% Synergy $0.48
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+25% Synergy $0.33
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+21% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+20% Synergy $0.14
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $10.83
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+8% Synergy $119.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+8% Synergy $14.59
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $1.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.54
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.60
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.55
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.14
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.58
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+32% Synergy $10.70
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+24% Synergy $2.68
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+23% Synergy $3.48
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $23.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $57.97
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $3.98
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $3.05
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $82.60
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $17.19
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.16
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+4% Synergy $5.67
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.67
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+3% Synergy $7.39
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $1.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+31% Synergy $3.78
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+28% Synergy $0.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $45.90
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $12.32
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $21.01
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+19% Synergy $1.60
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.09
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.55
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+17% Synergy $1.24
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.26
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy $4.01
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $1.79
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $2.31
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.29
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.25
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.93
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.71
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.58
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.30
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $15.75
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.45
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.49
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $0.83
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.09

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+20% Synergy $34.00
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.44
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $6.68
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $4.04

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+18% Synergy $0.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.59
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $19.45
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $4.78
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $41.81
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $41.89
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.52
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $0.94
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+4% Synergy $355.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.76
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $49.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+32% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+27% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+25% Synergy $0.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.52
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $26.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $173.92
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.81
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $669.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $373.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.82
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $31.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.88
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.92
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-14% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-14% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
+21% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+21% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+19% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+12% Synergy $0.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.16
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.04
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $12.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $8.81
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $40.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $23.61
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $16.75
Scrubland Scrubland
+8% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $18.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $23.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $24.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $27.41
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $13.64
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $26.74
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.83
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $6.49
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $15.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.93
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $13.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.70
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $7.60
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.39
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.95
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $11.82
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $3.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $5.02
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.86
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-11% Synergy $0.87
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $1.44

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