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Edgar Markov
Price tag $40.08

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
#13 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
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $21.95
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+7% Synergy $2.58
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+4% Synergy $1.85
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+72% Synergy $3.75
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.73
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+66% Synergy $1.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+65% Synergy $2.87
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.11
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.64
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.91
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $1.23
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+59% Synergy $0.35
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+55% Synergy $9.60

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
+53% Synergy $1.75
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+50% Synergy $0.47
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $4.16
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $4.42
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+49% Synergy $0.33
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.52
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+47% Synergy $6.07
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $18.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $63.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+13% Synergy $51.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $16.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $61.85
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $22.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $109.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $50.05
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.48

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 $0.34
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+42% Synergy $37.56
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $1.17
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $1.16
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+38% Synergy $0.34
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+38% Synergy $0.27
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+37% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+34% Synergy $0.29
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.48
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+32% Synergy $33.21
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.36
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+31% Synergy $2.67
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.31
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+28% Synergy $0.31
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+27% Synergy $2.46
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.26
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+24% Synergy $3.23
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.37
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $5.09
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.27
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.26
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+18% Synergy $6.46
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+18% Synergy $0.37
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.33
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.26
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+18% Synergy $0.22
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.31
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.18
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+17% Synergy $3.31
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.31
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.54
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.23
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+16% Synergy $0.42
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+16% Synergy $6.69
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $5.92
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+15% Synergy $1.78
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $3.87
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $2.51
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.30
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.50
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.22
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.55
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+12% Synergy $0.20
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+11% Synergy $2.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $54.65

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $4.45
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $2.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $14.67
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.56
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.17
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.96
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.32
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.31
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.27
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $14.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.69
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.80
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.35
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $3.64
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.38
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.35
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.92
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.18
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+32% Synergy $0.33
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.67
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+16% Synergy $5.43
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $15.23
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $13.67
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.82
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.38
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $4.97
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $1.04
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $5.50
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.86
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $8.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.38
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.54
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.56
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.77
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $3.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.85
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.54
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $4.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $11.23
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+15% Synergy $7.97
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $49.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $22.57
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $16.24
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $12.66
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.76
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.21
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.06
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $24.91
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $7.68
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $2.86
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.19
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+16% Synergy $3.05
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $51.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $5.78
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.03
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $24.53
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $16.29
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $6.17
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $15.51
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.27
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $28.13
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $7.04
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.29
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $1.93
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $4.79
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $17.43
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $6.42
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.17
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+2% Synergy $5.90
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.63
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $25.82
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $3.66

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.00
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.50
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $1.16
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $9.19
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.14
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $1.78
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $40.43

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $20.37
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $23.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $52.32
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $1.09
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $30.94
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.77
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.23
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.84
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $1.63

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 $1.18
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $2.77
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.79
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-11% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.11
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $3.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-26% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+50% Synergy $0.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+36% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+34% Synergy $0.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+25% Synergy $49.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+8% Synergy $0.31
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $7.47
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $12.08
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $8.79
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $9.35
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $4.60
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $26.52
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $29.39
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $27.95
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.14
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.29
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $19.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $28.64
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $6.21
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.40
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $11.33
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.81
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $1.99
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $15.89
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.51
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.40
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.41
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-13% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-23% Synergy $0.34

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