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Marneus Calgar
Price tag $47.76

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

#125 Current Rank
#126 Last Week
#93 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.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $5.50
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+4% Synergy $9.95
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.36
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+1% Synergy $1.96
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.87

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+51% Synergy $0.39
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+49% Synergy $5.65
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+48% Synergy $3.83
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+46% Synergy $1.08
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $15.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $5.59
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+43% Synergy $13.15
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+42% Synergy $18.47
Company Commander Company Commander
+42% Synergy $3.02
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+41% Synergy $19.41

Top Cards

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

Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+39% Synergy $0.66
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.74
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+38% Synergy $3.44
Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+37% Synergy $5.31
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+30% Synergy $18.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $0.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $55.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.04
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+32% Synergy $57.27
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $47.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $64.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $36.19
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $69.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $5.85
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+34% Synergy $12.09
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+34% Synergy $0.22
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $1.02
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+32% Synergy $39.84
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+31% Synergy $2.33
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+31% Synergy $18.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+30% Synergy $2.64
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $15.38
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+25% Synergy $0.55
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+24% Synergy $0.22
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+23% Synergy $3.54
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+22% Synergy $1.46
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+22% Synergy $0.46
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+21% Synergy $17.10
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+21% Synergy $0.52
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.28
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.47
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $37.23
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+18% Synergy $1.18
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+18% Synergy $2.48
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.58
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.67
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+17% Synergy $0.32
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $5.85
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $28.17
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+14% Synergy $0.45
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+14% Synergy $8.69
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+14% Synergy $0.62
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+13% Synergy $0.38
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $2.19
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $19.43
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.35
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $16.38
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+12% Synergy $0.38
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $27.56
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $24.05
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $33.03
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+11% Synergy $1.84
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $3.77
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.68
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $12.01
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $5.26
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+7% Synergy $1.11
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $43.02
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $11.24
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.81
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $24.23

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+34% Synergy $0.97
Mortify Mortify
+25% Synergy $0.20
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+25% Synergy $10.65
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.55
Utter End Utter End
+20% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $6.80
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $7.01
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $8.81
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $9.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.36
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $6.52
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+10% Synergy $18.25
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $14.94
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+10% Synergy $37.49
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.06
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $1.95
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $4.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $18.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.04
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $47.43
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $4.67
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+8% Synergy $0.28
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $2.92
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $21.17
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $6.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $17.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.24
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $14.41
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.85
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $3.94
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $14.13
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.52
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $26.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.43
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.30
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+32% Synergy $0.23
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+27% Synergy $0.74
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+27% Synergy $0.38
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.72
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+20% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+18% Synergy $0.24
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.75
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $16.12
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $152.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $20.44
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $10.20
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.93
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.59
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $9.18
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.79
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.58
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+36% Synergy $11.00
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+35% Synergy $0.97
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+30% Synergy $17.51
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+22% Synergy $2.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $5.37
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+12% Synergy $20.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+10% Synergy $54.75
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+9% Synergy $1.87
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $4.64
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $99.03
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.82
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+5% Synergy $8.34
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $7.10
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.01
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $12.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+30% Synergy $1.83
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+27% Synergy $57.18
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+27% Synergy $0.53
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $7.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $17.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $33.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+18% Synergy $0.28
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.57
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+16% Synergy $2.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+15% Synergy $1.62
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $1.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+14% Synergy $2.22
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $1.02
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.37
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $10.56
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $8.38
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $2.57
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.40
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $25.95
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $17.34
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.25
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-4% Synergy $1.75

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+24% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+20% Synergy $1.66
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $8.05
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $6.97

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.54
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+16% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $28.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $23.84
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $2.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $39.52
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $34.13
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $505.56
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.88
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $60.69
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $58.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+27% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+22% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+21% Synergy $2.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.40
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $110.91
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $38.55
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $157.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $214.76
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $1066.67
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.39
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $436.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $69.59
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.81
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-11% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-12% Synergy $1.18

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+17% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+16% Synergy $0.28
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+15% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $17.99
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $10.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $45.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+11% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $28.81
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $9.04
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $32.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $16.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $35.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $32.49
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $10.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $18.43
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $30.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $32.67
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $28.90
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $6.97
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $14.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+7% Synergy $11.90
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.39
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.30
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $14.82
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $4.95
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.74
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.35
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.32
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-18% Synergy $3.13

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