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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $44.16

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

#132 Current Rank
#111 Last Week
#98 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Marneus Calgar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Marneus Calgar decks.

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
+2% Synergy $2.17
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.75
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $5.01
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
0% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+50% Synergy $0.40
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+50% Synergy $5.26
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+47% Synergy $4.28
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+45% Synergy $1.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $15.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $6.25
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+42% Synergy $11.65
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+42% Synergy $20.60
Company Commander Company Commander
+41% Synergy $2.77
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+40% Synergy $18.58

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+39% Synergy $0.78
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.71
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+38% Synergy $6.93
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+36% Synergy $5.17
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+30% Synergy $18.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $59.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+31% Synergy $58.09
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $49.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $72.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $60.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $58.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.03
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $64.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+34% Synergy $13.25
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+34% Synergy $5.98
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.24
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+32% Synergy $0.45
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $44.63
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+31% Synergy $22.89
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $2.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+30% Synergy $2.08
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $13.20
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+25% Synergy $0.65
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+23% Synergy $0.30
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+23% Synergy $3.22
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+22% Synergy $1.75
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+22% Synergy $0.44
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+21% Synergy $0.50
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $15.86
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.36
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.48
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $41.85
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+18% Synergy $1.32
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+17% Synergy $2.98
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.02
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.41
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.92
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $6.95
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $26.26
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.79
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+13% Synergy $7.37
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.34
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $0.92
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+13% Synergy $0.54
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+12% Synergy $18.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $17.59
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.41
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $28.67
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+11% Synergy $3.40
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $22.52
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $36.46
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+10% Synergy $0.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.53
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $13.24
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+10% Synergy $0.36
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $4.65
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $4.95
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.00
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $37.48
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $10.12
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $14.61
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $23.16

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+33% Synergy $0.92
Mortify Mortify
+25% Synergy $0.22
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+25% Synergy $10.82
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+21% Synergy $0.52
Utter End Utter End
+20% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $3.90
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.00
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.37
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $10.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.60
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $15.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+10% Synergy $18.37
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.23
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $2.60
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $7.72
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $38.87
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $4.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $15.93
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $3.20
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+8% Synergy $0.28
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $3.66
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $55.81
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $50.70
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $4.01
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $22.25
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $18.15
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $7.52
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $16.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $5.58
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $0.48
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $14.52
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.57
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $3.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.73
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $6.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $28.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.01
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.39
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.38
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+32% Synergy $0.39
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.89
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+26% Synergy $0.30
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+21% Synergy $0.50
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+19% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+17% Synergy $0.37
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+16% Synergy $1.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $16.86
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $19.41
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+9% Synergy $164.05
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.05
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $9.09
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+0% Synergy $9.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.19
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.61
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $2.47

Utility Artifacts

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

The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+35% Synergy $10.89
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+34% Synergy $2.35
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+30% Synergy $17.73
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+21% Synergy $2.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $5.50
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $23.74
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $54.81
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $2.03
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $5.74
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $108.02
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $7.63
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+5% Synergy $8.12
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $13.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+29% Synergy $2.34
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+26% Synergy $0.48
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $63.66
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+21% Synergy $7.26
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $19.62
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $34.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+18% Synergy $0.31
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $9.62
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+16% Synergy $6.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+15% Synergy $1.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+14% Synergy $1.63
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $1.13
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+13% Synergy $2.29
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $2.98
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+10% Synergy $0.50
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+7% Synergy $4.59
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $8.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $12.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $2.93
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.40
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $17.97
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.43
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+5% Synergy $2.70
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $25.11
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-3% Synergy $1.98
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $6.60

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+24% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $1.82
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.41
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+3% Synergy $7.24
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.94
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+15% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $26.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $30.88
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.42
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $528.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $40.73
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $31.82
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $62.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $63.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $1.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $109.80
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $37.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $167.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $240.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $1122.75
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $468.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.96
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+0% Synergy $4.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $4.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-11% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Port Town Port Town
+17% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+15% Synergy $0.37
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+14% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.82
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $11.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $52.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $17.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $31.86
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $10.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $34.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $36.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $31.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $16.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $36.97
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $28.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $9.90
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+8% Synergy $0.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $32.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $18.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $15.62
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $8.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.27
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $10.77
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+0% Synergy $0.38
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.50
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.31
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-1% Synergy $15.40
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $6.71
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.53
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $2.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.41
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.47
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-18% Synergy $1.77

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