Art by Slawomir Maniak

Marneus Calgar

Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior

WUB

Double strike Master Tactician — Whenever one or more tokens you control enter, draw a card. Chapter Master — : Create two 2/2 white Astartes Warrior creature tokens with vigilance.

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Marneus Calgar deck guide

Marneus Calgar is a white, blue and black creature commander. It leads 17,754 decks on EDHREC, where it ranks #102 among all commanders.

Most Marneus Calgar decks are built around tokens, combo and aristocrats, with midrange and control builds close behind.

A typical Marneus Calgar list runs 35 lands (13 basic), 24 creatures, 14 instants, 5 sorceries, 13 artifacts, 7 enchantments and 1 planeswalkers.

The cards played most with Marneus Calgar: Sol Ring (95% of decks), Arcane Signet (95% of decks), Talisman of Progress (70% of decks), Talisman of Dominance (69% of decks), Talisman of Hierarchy (65% of decks) and Mirkwood Bats (43% of decks).

Well-known combos with Marneus Calgar:

Marneus Calgar + Nadir Kraken + Ashnod's Altar
Marneus Calgar + Ashnod's Altar + Pitiless Plunderer
Marneus Calgar + Ashnod's Altar + Mondrak, Glory Dominus

Play data from EDHREC, updated daily.

Average Card Type Breakdown

Creature

24%

Instant

14%

Sorcery

Artifact

13%

Enchantment

Planeswalker

Land

35%

Average Mana Curve

15%

34%

21%

17%

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Most Played With Marneus Calgar (194)

Sol Ring

95% of decks · $1.34

Arcane Signet

95% of decks · $0.49

Talisman of Progress

70% of decks · $0.25

Talisman of Dominance

69% of decks · $0.45

Talisman of Hierarchy

65% of decks · $0.57

Mirkwood Bats

43% of decks · $1.67

Company Commander

42% of decks · $2.44

An Offer You Can't Refuse

42% of decks · $3.07

Vexilus Praetor

42% of decks · $13.41

Pitiless Plunderer

42% of decks · $4.98

Warren Soultrader

41% of decks · $20.43

Esper Sentinel

41% of decks · $58.41

Voice of Victory

40% of decks · $19.97

Counterspell

40% of decks · $4.28

Fellwar Stone

39% of decks

Dark Ritual

39% of decks · $7.28

Thought Vessel

39% of decks

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

38% of decks · $47.22

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

37% of decks · $2.98

The Golden Throne

36% of decks · $10.48

Black Market Connections

36% of decks · $10.53

Swan Song

36% of decks · $10.69

Inquisitorial Rosette

36% of decks · $3.25

Rhystic Study

35% of decks · $69.59

Deny the Witch

35% of decks · $0.92

Sicarian Infiltrator

35% of decks · $4.78

Prince Imrahil the Fair

34% of decks · $0.22

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

34% of decks · $3.71

Charismatic Conqueror

34% of decks · $23.89

Grim Hireling

34% of decks · $12.36

Anointed Procession

34% of decks · $63.93

Bastion Protector

33% of decks · $0.32

Hour of Reckoning

33% of decks · $0.29

Martial Coup

33% of decks · $0.34

Mortify

33% of decks · $0.19

Cyclonic Rift

33% of decks · $39.16

Demonic Tutor

32% of decks · $69.17

Thunderhawk Gunship

31% of decks · $15.48

Birth of the Imperium

30% of decks · $2.31

Dovin's Veto

30% of decks · $3.24

Fierce Guardianship

29% of decks · $63.43

Mystic Remora

29% of decks · $15.08

Orcish Bowmasters

29% of decks · $43.37

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

29% of decks · $43.91

For the Emperor!

28% of decks · $0.64

Enlightened Tutor

28% of decks · $38.48

Tataru Taru

27% of decks · $5.72

Vampiric Tutor

27% of decks · $54.03

Collective Effort

27% of decks · $0.21

Grand Abolisher

26% of decks · $18.88

And They Shall Know No Fear

26% of decks · $10.29

Bitterblossom

26% of decks · $32.66

Monologue Tax

25% of decks · $1.08

Zephyrim

25% of decks · $0.57

Anguished Unmaking

25% of decks · $1.75

Mana Drain

25% of decks · $56.44

Training Grounds

25% of decks · $10.02

Utter End

25% of decks · $0.32

Thalisse, Reverent Medium

24% of decks · $0.29

Exalted Sunborn

24% of decks · $20.38

Shorikai, Genesis Engine

23% of decks · $3.12

Lightning Greaves

23% of decks · $4.10

Mind Stone

23% of decks

Toxic Deluge

23% of decks · $5.02

Assault Intercessor

23% of decks · $1.19

Silence

23% of decks · $10.18

Ocelot Pride

23% of decks · $41.70

Lotus Petal

22% of decks

Space Marine Scout

22% of decks · $0.56

Diabolic Intent

22% of decks · $17.44

Force of Will

22% of decks · $59.96

Bastion of Remembrance

21% of decks · $0.30

Entrapment Maneuver

21% of decks · $0.55

Amphibian Downpour

21% of decks · $1.86

Stridehangar Automaton

21% of decks · $2.60

Commander's Sphere

21% of decks · $0.31

Void Rend

21% of decks · $0.97

Emrakul's Messenger

21% of decks · $0.36

Mana Vault

21% of decks · $115.65

Thassa's Oracle

21% of decks · $22.51

Faerie Artisans

20% of decks · $1.96

Oketra's Monument

20% of decks · $5.33

Force of Negation

20% of decks · $49.60

Flusterstorm

20% of decks · $8.05

Exterminatus

20% of decks · $0.48

Caretaker's Talent

20% of decks · $11.43

Monastery Mentor

20% of decks · $1.47

Inkshield

20% of decks · $4.84

Chrome Mox

20% of decks · $167.03

Orzhov Signet

20% of decks · $0.37

Elspeth, Sun's Champion

20% of decks · $0.26

Azorius Signet

20% of decks · $0.17

Reconnaissance Mission

20% of decks · $0.35

Fell the Mighty

19% of decks · $0.29

Mox Opal

19% of decks · $229.58

Faerie Mastermind

19% of decks · $11.62

The One Ring

19% of decks · $115.41

Primaris Eliminator

18% of decks · $3.52

Zulaport Cutthroat

18% of decks · $1.35

Ranger-Captain of Eos

18% of decks · $37.35

Pact of Negation

18% of decks · $16.27

Demonic Consultation

18% of decks

Mindbreak Trap

18% of decks · $15.29

Teferi's Protection

18% of decks · $45.85

Mental Misstep

17% of decks · $7.52

Imperial Seal

17% of decks · $166.33

Dimir Signet

17% of decks · $0.29

Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation

17% of decks

Wishclaw Talisman

17% of decks · $2.47

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards

17% of decks · $0.27

Tainted Pact

17% of decks · $41.77

Mystical Tutor

17% of decks · $18.75

Corpse Knight

17% of decks · $0.68

Mox Diamond

16% of decks

Flawless Maneuver

16% of decks · $9.28

Mockingbird

16% of decks · $3.45

Into the Flood Maw

16% of decks · $3.15

Beseech the Mirror

15% of decks · $21.21

Felidar Retreat

15% of decks · $1.06

Ophiomancer

15% of decks · $1.18

Akroma's Will

15% of decks · $16.81

Tivit, Seller of Secrets

15% of decks · $9.42

Deadly Dispute

15% of decks · $0.27

Swiftfoot Boots

15% of decks

Sink into Stupor

15% of decks

Inquisitor Eisenhorn

14% of decks · $0.49

Deadly Rollick

14% of decks · $28.68

Homunculus Horde

14% of decks · $1.12

Arcane Denial

14% of decks · $1.72

Borne Upon a Wind

14% of decks · $3.61

Callidus Assassin

14% of decks · $4.52

Damn

14% of decks · $1.93

Myrel, Shield of Argive

14% of decks · $18.78

Thunderwolf Cavalry

14% of decks · $0.35

Skrelv's Hive

14% of decks · $0.20

Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia

13% of decks · $1.55

Phyrexian Altar

13% of decks · $53.98

Belisarius Cawl

13% of decks · $0.45

Chasm Skulker

13% of decks · $0.83

Celestine, the Living Saint

13% of decks · $25.03

Everflowing Chalice

13% of decks · $0.30

Negate

13% of decks · $0.24

Reaver Titan

13% of decks · $21.93

Reanimate

12% of decks · $10.10

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

12% of decks · $32.89

Intangible Virtue

12% of decks · $0.31

Drannith Magistrate

12% of decks · $13.02

Divine Visitation

12% of decks · $0.41

Farewell

11% of decks · $6.20

The Flesh Is Weak

11% of decks · $0.37

Basalt Monolith

11% of decks · $4.87

Sevinne's Reclamation

11% of decks · $0.40

Generous Gift

11% of decks · $0.94

Time Sieve

11% of decks · $8.01

Grim Monolith

11% of decks · $478.02

Idol of Oblivion

10% of decks · $3.15

Cathars' Crusade

10% of decks · $9.43

Mox Amber

10% of decks · $86.61

Clever Concealment

10% of decks · $3.60

Chromatic Lantern

9% of decks

Grand Crescendo

9% of decks · $0.52

Knight Paladin

9% of decks · $4.66

Chain of Vapor

9% of decks · $16.03

Windfall

9% of decks · $6.10

Supreme Verdict

8% of decks · $2.80

Cabal Ritual

8% of decks

Mirrormade

8% of decks · $3.20

Endless Foot Assault

8% of decks · $2.34

The Meathook Massacre

8% of decks · $24.81

Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery

8% of decks

Imposter Mech

8% of decks · $7.23

Protect the Negotiators

8% of decks · $0.27

Secure the Wastes

8% of decks · $0.34

Court of Grace

8% of decks · $3.33

Decanter of Endless Water

7% of decks · $5.10

Dispel

7% of decks · $0.38

Rootborn Defenses

7% of decks · $0.17

Despark

7% of decks · $0.27

Moonlit Meditation

7% of decks · $0.45

Culling the Weak

7% of decks · $8.03

Teferi, Time Raveler

7% of decks · $7.30

Kaya, Geist Hunter

6% of decks · $0.38

Brainstorm

6% of decks · $0.56

Revel in Riches

6% of decks · $20.40

Blind Obedience

6% of decks · $6.02

Flash Photography

6% of decks · $55.85

Liliana, Dreadhorde General

6% of decks · $10.03

Timetwister

6% of decks

Austere Command

6% of decks · $0.35

Copy Enchantment

6% of decks · $1.70

Fabricate

5% of decks · $10.36

Mnemonic Betrayal

5% of decks · $7.86

Wayfarer's Bauble

5% of decks · $5.61

Halo Fountain

5% of decks · $7.20

New Cards

Gleaming Splendor

42% of decks · $31.28

The Queen of Dale

39% of decks · $17.05

Bard, King of Dale

19% of decks · $3.53

Belladonna Took

16% of decks · $2.69

Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun

7% of decks · $8.38

Creatures (50)

Mirkwood Bats

43% of decks · $1.67

Company Commander

42% of decks · $2.44

Vexilus Praetor

42% of decks · $13.41

Pitiless Plunderer

42% of decks · $4.98

Warren Soultrader

41% of decks · $20.43

Esper Sentinel

41% of decks · $58.41

Voice of Victory

40% of decks · $19.97

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

38% of decks · $47.22

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

37% of decks · $2.98

Sicarian Infiltrator

35% of decks · $4.78

Prince Imrahil the Fair

34% of decks · $0.22

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

34% of decks · $3.71

Charismatic Conqueror

34% of decks · $23.89

Grim Hireling

34% of decks · $12.36

Bastion Protector

33% of decks · $0.32

Orcish Bowmasters

29% of decks · $43.37

Tataru Taru

27% of decks · $5.72

Grand Abolisher

26% of decks · $18.88

Zephyrim

25% of decks · $0.57

Thalisse, Reverent Medium

24% of decks · $0.29

Exalted Sunborn

24% of decks · $20.38

Assault Intercessor

23% of decks · $1.19

Ocelot Pride

23% of decks · $41.70

Space Marine Scout

22% of decks · $0.56

Stridehangar Automaton

21% of decks · $2.60

Emrakul's Messenger

21% of decks · $0.36

Thassa's Oracle

21% of decks · $22.51

Faerie Artisans

20% of decks · $1.96

Monastery Mentor

20% of decks · $1.47

Faerie Mastermind

19% of decks · $11.62

Primaris Eliminator

18% of decks · $3.52

Zulaport Cutthroat

18% of decks · $1.35

Ranger-Captain of Eos

18% of decks · $37.35

Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation

17% of decks

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards

17% of decks · $0.27

Corpse Knight

17% of decks · $0.68

Mockingbird

16% of decks · $3.45

Ophiomancer

15% of decks · $1.18

Tivit, Seller of Secrets

15% of decks · $9.42

Inquisitor Eisenhorn

14% of decks · $0.49

Homunculus Horde

14% of decks · $1.12

Callidus Assassin

14% of decks · $4.52

Myrel, Shield of Argive

14% of decks · $18.78

Thunderwolf Cavalry

14% of decks · $0.35

Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia

13% of decks · $1.55

Belisarius Cawl

13% of decks · $0.45

Chasm Skulker

13% of decks · $0.83

Celestine, the Living Saint

13% of decks · $25.03

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

12% of decks · $32.89

Drannith Magistrate

12% of decks · $13.02

Instants (50)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

42% of decks · $3.07

Counterspell

40% of decks · $4.28

Dark Ritual

39% of decks · $7.28

Swan Song

36% of decks · $10.69

Deny the Witch

35% of decks · $0.92

Mortify

33% of decks · $0.19

Cyclonic Rift

33% of decks · $39.16

Dovin's Veto

30% of decks · $3.24

Fierce Guardianship

29% of decks · $63.43

Enlightened Tutor

28% of decks · $38.48

Vampiric Tutor

27% of decks · $54.03

And They Shall Know No Fear

26% of decks · $10.29

Anguished Unmaking

25% of decks · $1.75

Mana Drain

25% of decks · $56.44

Utter End

25% of decks · $0.32

Silence

23% of decks · $10.18

Force of Will

22% of decks · $59.96

Entrapment Maneuver

21% of decks · $0.55

Void Rend

21% of decks · $0.97

Force of Negation

20% of decks · $49.60

Flusterstorm

20% of decks · $8.05

Inkshield

20% of decks · $4.84

Pact of Negation

18% of decks · $16.27

Demonic Consultation

18% of decks

Mindbreak Trap

18% of decks · $15.29

Teferi's Protection

18% of decks · $45.85

Mental Misstep

17% of decks · $7.52

Tainted Pact

17% of decks · $41.77

Mystical Tutor

17% of decks · $18.75

Flawless Maneuver

16% of decks · $9.28

Into the Flood Maw

16% of decks · $3.15

Akroma's Will

15% of decks · $16.81

Deadly Dispute

15% of decks · $0.27

Sink into Stupor

15% of decks

Deadly Rollick

14% of decks · $28.68

Arcane Denial

14% of decks · $1.72

Borne Upon a Wind

14% of decks · $3.61

Negate

13% of decks · $0.24

Generous Gift

11% of decks · $0.94

Clever Concealment

10% of decks · $3.60

Grand Crescendo

9% of decks · $0.52

Chain of Vapor

9% of decks · $16.03

Cabal Ritual

8% of decks

Protect the Negotiators

8% of decks · $0.27

Secure the Wastes

8% of decks · $0.34

Dispel

7% of decks · $0.38

Rootborn Defenses

7% of decks · $0.17

Despark

7% of decks · $0.27

Culling the Weak

7% of decks · $8.03

Brainstorm

6% of decks · $0.56

Sorceries (22)

Hour of Reckoning

33% of decks · $0.29

Martial Coup

33% of decks · $0.34

Demonic Tutor

32% of decks · $69.17

For the Emperor!

28% of decks · $0.64

Collective Effort

27% of decks · $0.21

Toxic Deluge

23% of decks · $5.02

Diabolic Intent

22% of decks · $17.44

Exterminatus

20% of decks · $0.48

Fell the Mighty

19% of decks · $0.29

Imperial Seal

17% of decks · $166.33

Beseech the Mirror

15% of decks · $21.21

Damn

14% of decks · $1.93

Reanimate

12% of decks · $10.10

Farewell

11% of decks · $6.20

Sevinne's Reclamation

11% of decks · $0.40

Windfall

9% of decks · $6.10

Supreme Verdict

8% of decks · $2.80

Flash Photography

6% of decks · $55.85

Timetwister

6% of decks

Austere Command

6% of decks · $0.35

Fabricate

5% of decks · $10.36

Mnemonic Betrayal

5% of decks · $7.86

Utility Artifacts (17)

The Golden Throne

36% of decks · $10.48

Inquisitorial Rosette

36% of decks · $3.25

Thunderhawk Gunship

31% of decks · $15.48

Shorikai, Genesis Engine

23% of decks · $3.12

Lightning Greaves

23% of decks · $4.10

Oketra's Monument

20% of decks · $5.33

The One Ring

19% of decks · $115.41

Wishclaw Talisman

17% of decks · $2.47

Swiftfoot Boots

15% of decks

Phyrexian Altar

13% of decks · $53.98

Reaver Titan

13% of decks · $21.93

Time Sieve

11% of decks · $8.01

Idol of Oblivion

10% of decks · $3.15

Knight Paladin

9% of decks · $4.66

Imposter Mech

8% of decks · $7.23

Wayfarer's Bauble

5% of decks · $5.61

Halo Fountain

5% of decks · $7.20

Mana Artifacts (23)

Sol Ring

95% of decks · $1.34

Arcane Signet

95% of decks · $0.49

Talisman of Progress

70% of decks · $0.25

Talisman of Dominance

69% of decks · $0.45

Talisman of Hierarchy

65% of decks · $0.57

Fellwar Stone

39% of decks

Thought Vessel

39% of decks

Mind Stone

23% of decks

Lotus Petal

22% of decks

Commander's Sphere

21% of decks · $0.31

Mana Vault

21% of decks · $115.65

Chrome Mox

20% of decks · $167.03

Orzhov Signet

20% of decks · $0.37

Azorius Signet

20% of decks · $0.17

Mox Opal

19% of decks · $229.58

Dimir Signet

17% of decks · $0.29

Mox Diamond

16% of decks

Everflowing Chalice

13% of decks · $0.30

Basalt Monolith

11% of decks · $4.87

Grim Monolith

11% of decks · $478.02

Mox Amber

10% of decks · $86.61

Chromatic Lantern

9% of decks

Decanter of Endless Water

7% of decks · $5.10

Enchantments (27)

Black Market Connections

36% of decks · $10.53

Rhystic Study

35% of decks · $69.59

Anointed Procession

34% of decks · $63.93

Birth of the Imperium

30% of decks · $2.31

Mystic Remora

29% of decks · $15.08

Bitterblossom

26% of decks · $32.66

Monologue Tax

25% of decks · $1.08

Training Grounds

25% of decks · $10.02

Bastion of Remembrance

21% of decks · $0.30

Amphibian Downpour

21% of decks · $1.86

Caretaker's Talent

20% of decks · $11.43

Reconnaissance Mission

20% of decks · $0.35

Felidar Retreat

15% of decks · $1.06

Skrelv's Hive

14% of decks · $0.20

Intangible Virtue

12% of decks · $0.31

Divine Visitation

12% of decks · $0.41

The Flesh Is Weak

11% of decks · $0.37

Cathars' Crusade

10% of decks · $9.43

Mirrormade

8% of decks · $3.20

Endless Foot Assault

8% of decks · $2.34

The Meathook Massacre

8% of decks · $24.81

Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery

8% of decks

Court of Grace

8% of decks · $3.33

Moonlit Meditation

7% of decks · $0.45

Revel in Riches

6% of decks · $20.40

Blind Obedience

6% of decks · $6.02

Copy Enchantment

6% of decks · $1.70

Planeswalkers (5)

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

29% of decks · $43.91

Elspeth, Sun's Champion

20% of decks · $0.26

Teferi, Time Raveler

7% of decks · $7.30

Kaya, Geist Hunter

6% of decks · $0.38

Liliana, Dreadhorde General

6% of decks · $10.03

Utility Lands (14)

Reliquary Tower

49% of decks

Otawara, Soaring City

30% of decks

Ancient Tomb

25% of decks

Urza's Saga

18% of decks

Bojuka Bog

17% of decks

Phyrexian Tower

15% of decks

Vault of the Archangel

11% of decks

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

10% of decks

Castle Ardenvale

10% of decks

City of Traitors

8% of decks

Fountainport

8% of decks

Field of the Dead

8% of decks

Command Beacon

5% of decks

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

5% of decks

Lands (50)

Command Tower

96% of decks

Island

85% of decks

Plains

84% of decks

Swamp

84% of decks

Exotic Orchard

71% of decks

Godless Shrine

62% of decks

Hallowed Fountain

61% of decks

Watery Grave

60% of decks

Arcane Sanctum

53% of decks

Flooded Strand

50% of decks

Polluted Delta

49% of decks

Marsh Flats

47% of decks

Sea of Clouds

47% of decks

Prairie Stream

46% of decks

Sunken Hollow

44% of decks

Morphic Pool

43% of decks

Vault of Champions

41% of decks

Raffine's Tower

39% of decks

Path of Ancestry

37% of decks

Port Town

32% of decks

Skycloud Expanse

31% of decks

Choked Estuary

30% of decks

Isolated Chapel

29% of decks

Caves of Koilos

29% of decks

Darkwater Catacombs

29% of decks

Glacial Fortress

28% of decks

Tundra

27% of decks

Scrubland

27% of decks

City of Brass

27% of decks

Underground Sea

27% of decks

Adarkar Wastes

25% of decks

Mana Confluence

25% of decks

Evolving Wilds

25% of decks

Bloodstained Mire

22% of decks

Terramorphic Expanse

22% of decks

Underground River

21% of decks

Scalding Tarn

21% of decks

Windswept Heath

21% of decks

Misty Rainforest

21% of decks

Drowned Catacomb

21% of decks

Arid Mesa

20% of decks

Deserted Beach

19% of decks

Gemstone Caverns

19% of decks

Verdant Catacombs

19% of decks

Shattered Sanctum

18% of decks

Shipwreck Marsh

17% of decks

Tranquil Cove

16% of decks

Scoured Barrens

15% of decks

Sink into Stupor

15% of decks

Ash Barrens

15% of decks

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