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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $51.33

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
#114 Last Week
#86 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
+6% Synergy $20.57
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+2% Synergy $1.46
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+2% Synergy $5.68
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+1% Synergy $1.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+51% Synergy $0.33
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+48% Synergy $3.53
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+47% Synergy $3.62
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+46% Synergy $0.90
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $14.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.71
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+42% Synergy $17.50
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+42% Synergy $9.64
Company Commander Company Commander
+42% Synergy $2.78
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+41% Synergy $12.00

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+40% Synergy $0.72
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.05
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $1.83
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+37% Synergy $4.72
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+36% Synergy $10.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $50.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.08

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+32% Synergy $50.00
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $38.74
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.74
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $54.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $105.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $61.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $49.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $64.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $53.53

Creatures

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

Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $5.73
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+33% Synergy $14.22
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.86
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.05
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $33.69
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $2.40
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+30% Synergy $14.28
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+28% Synergy $19.68
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $2.51
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $18.39
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+26% Synergy $0.43
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.11
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+24% Synergy $2.69
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+23% Synergy $1.13
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+23% Synergy $0.35
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+22% Synergy $0.30
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $17.00
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.36
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.26
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $36.87
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+18% Synergy $2.72
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.76
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+17% Synergy $1.19
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.31
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $6.26
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $1.86
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $23.96
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+14% Synergy $0.40
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $11.54
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+14% Synergy $6.53
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+13% Synergy $0.87
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.26
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $17.51
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.72
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $11.30
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.69
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $19.02
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $20.50
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+11% Synergy $2.92
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $22.45
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $4.66
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.86
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $10.07
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+7% Synergy $1.03
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $39.91
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $23.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $23.30

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+34% Synergy $0.83
Mortify Mortify
+26% Synergy $0.16
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+25% Synergy $10.93
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.55
Utter End Utter End
+21% Synergy $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $4.00
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.11
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $6.70
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.68
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.30
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $6.41
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+10% Synergy $16.02
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $15.07
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $9.33
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $2.76
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $8.56
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $34.33
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $51.48
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $43.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $16.95
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $13.32
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $5.55
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $2.35
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.22
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $2.87
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $16.27
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $11.26
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.18
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $6.13
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.14
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $10.82
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.49
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.62
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.57
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.07
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $22.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.17
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.03
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.40
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+33% Synergy $0.20
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+27% Synergy $0.27
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.69
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.37
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.54
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+18% Synergy $0.25
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.74
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $11.25
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $136.78
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+9% Synergy $19.09
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $8.57
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.03
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $9.12
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $7.59
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.34
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+35% Synergy $1.76
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+31% Synergy $11.06
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+22% Synergy $2.74
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $4.17
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $19.21
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+9% Synergy $2.51
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $50.31
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $4.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $100.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.71
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+5% Synergy $8.22
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $7.36
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.53
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.83

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+30% Synergy $2.52
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+27% Synergy $0.64
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $45.09
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $14.84
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $29.26
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.51
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.50
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.59
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+15% Synergy $3.81
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $0.89
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $1.56
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $1.59
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.22
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.33
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $4.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $9.77
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.86
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.55
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $23.01
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $14.81
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.29
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.16
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.20
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-4% Synergy $0.93

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+23% Synergy $34.54
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+21% Synergy $1.63
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.31
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $7.99
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $6.95

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+16% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $23.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $23.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.22
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $36.57
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $29.08
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $443.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $51.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.34
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
+28% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+23% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+21% Synergy $4.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $86.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $31.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $130.03
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $178.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $836.95
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.46
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $399.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.97
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.68
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.78
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-12% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.97

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+18% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+17% Synergy $0.36
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+16% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $15.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $11.37
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+11% Synergy $0.06
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $23.96
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $21.99
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $25.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $16.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $27.60
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $27.77
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $43.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $15.61
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $21.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $27.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $24.58
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.14
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $8.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.90
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $17.83
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.82
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $10.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.31
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.49
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.28
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-3% Synergy $12.96
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $5.81
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.68
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.37
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $2.99

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