App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Marneus Calgar
Price tag $36.55

Legendary Creature — Astartes 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

#78 Current Rank
#71 Last Week
#82 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.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $11.69
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+3% Synergy $35.59
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+2% Synergy $0.68
Starting Town Starting Town
+1% Synergy $9.96
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $2.41

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+53% Synergy $0.21
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+51% Synergy $2.08
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+49% Synergy $0.92
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+46% Synergy $16.41
Company Commander Company Commander
+46% Synergy $1.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+45% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $7.39
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+44% Synergy $8.12
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+43% Synergy $0.47
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+43% Synergy $3.07

Top Cards

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

Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor Greyfax
+41% Synergy $2.81
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+39% Synergy $3.14
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+39% Synergy $5.52
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+38% Synergy $5.32
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+38% Synergy $1.24
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $0.50
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+37% Synergy $0.48
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+36% Synergy $0.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+30% Synergy $33.46
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $27.36
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $50.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $111.35
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $16.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $57.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $40.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $53.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $68.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $98.19

Creatures

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

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+37% Synergy $0.78
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+34% Synergy $3.91
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+33% Synergy $0.07
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $33.98
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+31% Synergy $10.73
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $3.16
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $14.28
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+28% Synergy $19.65
Zephyrim Zephyrim
+28% Synergy $0.43
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+27% Synergy $1.02
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+25% Synergy $8.93
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+25% Synergy $0.21
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+25% Synergy $0.86
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+25% Synergy $0.28
Space Marine Scout Space Marine Scout
+24% Synergy $0.34
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.96
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+20% Synergy $4.97
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.22
Primaris Chaplain Primaris Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $28.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $2.79
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+16% Synergy $0.33
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+16% Synergy $5.56
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $37.63
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+15% Synergy $3.74
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+14% Synergy $20.54
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+14% Synergy $0.37
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+14% Synergy $0.19
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+13% Synergy $0.48
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+13% Synergy $22.03
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.83
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+13% Synergy $2.80
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+13% Synergy $0.29
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.15
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $1.00
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $7.34
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+11% Synergy $30.15
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.09
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $9.54
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $7.82
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $39.48
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $24.87
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $2.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $2.20
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $17.96
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.35
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $19.27

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+28% Synergy $0.23
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+28% Synergy $10.43
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+25% Synergy $0.56
Utter End Utter End
+24% Synergy $0.13
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.43
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+10% Synergy $0.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $13.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $13.99
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $3.81
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.65
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $7.06
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $10.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $11.18
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $2.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $41.94
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $10.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $14.94
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $22.53
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+7% Synergy $7.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+7% Synergy $16.40
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $4.40
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $16.57
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $5.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.16
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $56.98
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $1.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $11.48
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+6% Synergy $0.10
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $49.17
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $12.09
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $47.07
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.28
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.25
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.98
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $16.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.00
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.83
Void Rend Void Rend
-9% Synergy $0.79
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+37% Synergy $0.16
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+31% Synergy $0.20
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+28% Synergy $0.41
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+26% Synergy $0.64
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+21% Synergy $0.54
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+20% Synergy $0.15
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.62
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $110.20
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+7% Synergy $11.62
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.80
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.33
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.68
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.46
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.84
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.77
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $7.35
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+33% Synergy $9.95
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $3.54
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+11% Synergy $15.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $52.94
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $3.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.54
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $13.94
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $2.30
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $63.82
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.64
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $0.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.25
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+1% Synergy $7.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+32% Synergy $4.22
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+28% Synergy $0.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $52.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $14.93
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+22% Synergy $4.50
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $0.88
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $17.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+20% Synergy $1.70
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+19% Synergy $1.03
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.19
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.31
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $2.07
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+11% Synergy $2.55
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+11% Synergy $0.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.87
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.08
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+9% Synergy $3.92
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.15
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $3.93
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.63
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $3.20
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $13.44
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.41
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $19.18
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.48
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $4.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.75
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.01
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $2.85

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+23% Synergy $1.01
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+18% Synergy $27.39
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.40
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.75
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $3.50

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+19% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.98
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $17.69
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $2.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $17.64
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $34.96
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.60
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.46
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $0.53
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.09
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $49.62
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $4.97
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $6.60
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $1.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+34% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+28% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+27% Synergy $0.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.41
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $2.73
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $22.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $151.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $629.02
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $357.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $31.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $59.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.95
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $1.81
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.60
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-14% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-15% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+24% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
+23% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+23% Synergy $0.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+21% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+13% Synergy $0.05
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.27
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.47
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $9.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $21.97
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $15.03
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $12.69
Scrubland Scrubland
+7% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $17.02
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $23.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $24.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $23.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $18.87
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $53.67
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $14.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $12.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $12.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $14.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+4% Synergy $14.14
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.03
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.19
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $10.90
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.45
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $20.52
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $3.03
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.51
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.51
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.57
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $1.65

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Marneus Calgar.