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Edgar Markov
Price tag $20.69

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

#6 Current Rank
#10 Last Week
#3 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.

Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+3% Synergy $0.12
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.87
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $3.63
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
0% Synergy $4.33
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
-3% Synergy $39.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.44
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.38
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+67% Synergy $1.44
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+65% Synergy $1.24
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+62% Synergy $0.20
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.40
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $3.91
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+60% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+59% Synergy $0.80
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+54% Synergy $7.15

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
+51% Synergy $5.55
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $4.85
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.91
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $2.56
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+49% Synergy $3.84
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.61
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+47% Synergy $0.41
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+45% Synergy $20.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $45.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+15% Synergy $50.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $11.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $58.30
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.98

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
+44% Synergy $0.39
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.29
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+41% Synergy $0.83
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+41% Synergy $0.87
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+40% Synergy $27.37
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+40% Synergy $0.26
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+39% Synergy $0.22
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+39% Synergy $0.40
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+36% Synergy $0.21
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.49
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.27
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+32% Synergy $0.47
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $24.34
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+31% Synergy $0.33
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.15
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+28% Synergy $1.33
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+26% Synergy $1.87
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+25% Synergy $0.35
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.18
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.32
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $2.59
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.20
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+20% Synergy $0.28
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+20% Synergy $0.30
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+18% Synergy $5.80
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.16
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.18
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+18% Synergy $0.29
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.29
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.10
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.58
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+17% Synergy $7.14
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.16
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.91
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.18
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+16% Synergy $0.13
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+16% Synergy $1.87
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.25
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $3.27
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $3.71
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.19
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+14% Synergy $1.58
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.33
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+14% Synergy $0.84
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.19
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.71
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+12% Synergy $0.64
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+12% Synergy $0.60
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.11

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $2.94
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.77
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.57
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $11.91
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.10
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.21
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.22
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+4% Synergy $0.16
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.66
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $9.78
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $8.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.27
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-2% Synergy $0.43
Terminate Terminate
-3% Synergy $0.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-4% Synergy $4.90
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-4% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $16.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+34% Synergy $0.28
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.58
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+17% Synergy $3.72
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $8.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.16
Damn Damn
+10% Synergy $2.03
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.43
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+9% Synergy $2.53
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+7% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $3.59
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+4% Synergy $4.28
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.70
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.53
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.60
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $12.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.30
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.56
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $7.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.13
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $2.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+27% Synergy $4.22
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+25% Synergy $5.79
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+19% Synergy $5.49
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $13.11
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $14.17
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.20
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.55
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.99
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.63
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+42% Synergy $26.18
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $3.53
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+27% Synergy $0.80
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.16
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+19% Synergy $2.12
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $46.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $3.94
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $18.67
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+10% Synergy $0.20
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+9% Synergy $7.52
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $1.55
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $15.42
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $18.12
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $13.01
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $5.70
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+5% Synergy $1.97
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $2.73
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.39
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.12
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.61
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.64
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.40
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-7% Synergy $2.41

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+38% Synergy $2.51
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.45
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $0.84
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $12.63
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $2.36
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $1.51
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+4% Synergy $4.28
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $19.02
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $19.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $47.16
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $24.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.76
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $0.87
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $2.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $2.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $4.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $1.94
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-13% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+51% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+36% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+32% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $34.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $7.92
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $15.33
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $3.99
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.68
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+6% Synergy $4.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $6.82
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.10
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $13.73
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $13.40
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.47
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.57
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $29.32
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $8.57
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $19.39
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.49
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.40
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.80
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.68
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.06
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $11.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.15
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-7% Synergy $1.01
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.38
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.45
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.36
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-20% Synergy $0.28

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