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Edgar Markov
Price tag $25.06

Legendary CreatureVampire Knight

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Mardu

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#11 Current Rank
#12 Last Week
#2 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Edgar Markov.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Edgar Markov decks.

Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+2% Synergy
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+2% Synergy $6.23
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
0% Synergy $1.37
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $2.31
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $8.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Edgar Markov's abilities and overall game plan.

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+72% Synergy $3.61
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $0.58
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+66% Synergy $3.07
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+65% Synergy $1.25
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.18
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.22
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.33
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $0.49
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+60% Synergy $0.22
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+54% Synergy $5.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Edgar Markov decks.

Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+52% Synergy $1.72
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+50% Synergy $0.32
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $1.98
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $2.93
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+48% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+48% Synergy $4.77
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.49
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $11.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $3.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $46.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $58.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $12.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $48.67
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $20.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $90.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $30.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Edgar Markov's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
+45% Synergy $0.23
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.26
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+41% Synergy $31.91
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+41% Synergy $0.55
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $0.65
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.20
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+38% Synergy $0.17
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+38% Synergy $0.30
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+35% Synergy $0.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.24
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $24.76
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+31% Synergy $2.48
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.14
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+28% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+27% Synergy $1.47
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.22
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.16
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+25% Synergy $2.29
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.26
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $5.24
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.21
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+19% Synergy $0.14
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+19% Synergy $0.31
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.11
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+18% Synergy $4.55
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.24
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.16
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.23
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.10
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.13
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+17% Synergy $0.27
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.26
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.68
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $1.26
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.13
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+16% Synergy $7.61
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $4.78
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+15% Synergy $1.43
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $3.66
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $0.86
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.13
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.45
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.31
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.53
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+12% Synergy $1.03
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+11% Synergy $0.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Edgar Markov safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+22% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $3.45
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.31
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.51
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $9.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.52
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.06
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.17
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.18
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+4% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.09
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.45
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $10.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.86
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.46
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.22
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.12
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.50
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $4.71
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.30
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.98
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Edgar Markov's game plan and control the board.

New Blood New Blood
+33% Synergy $0.15
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.32
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+16% Synergy $4.35
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $8.17
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.28
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.18
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.29
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.57
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $5.17
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.02
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.28
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $5.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.49
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $1.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.38
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+26% Synergy $3.60
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.84
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+17% Synergy $9.45
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $6.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $51.84
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $12.97
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $15.18
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $7.80
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.13
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $9.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $6.21
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Edgar Markov's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $17.85
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $5.05
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $0.82
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.19
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+17% Synergy $2.11
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $40.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $4.01
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $21.33
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.06
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $5.43
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.15
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.77
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $22.82
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $11.81
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $4.31
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.47
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.15
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $1.65
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.27
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.75
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.63
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.98
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $4.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.01
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $1.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Edgar Markov to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.27
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $0.68
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $8.87
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $1.89
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $1.20
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $30.22

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $21.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $18.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $46.26
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.94
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $2.94
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.20
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $1.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $3.59
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.07
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $6.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.58
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $0.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.43
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $1.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.93
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Edgar Markov decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+51% Synergy $0.14
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+36% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+33% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $34.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.17
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.05
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $5.51
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.06
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+6% Synergy $17.32
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $6.17
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $13.64
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $3.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $10.89
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.32
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.33
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.23
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.57
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $18.54
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.41
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $20.01
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.77
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.43
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.92
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $7.88
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $16.86
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.60
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.12
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $13.78
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.21
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.20
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.87
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.13
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.19
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-22% Synergy $0.17

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