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Edgar Markov
Price tag $23.93

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
#7 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
+5% Synergy $0.14
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $6.79
Lightless Evangel Lightless Evangel
+1% Synergy $0.08
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-3% Synergy $17.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+71% Synergy $2.02
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.05
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+67% Synergy $0.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+64% Synergy $1.86
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.20
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.29
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $4.40
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+60% Synergy $0.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+59% Synergy $0.86
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+54% Synergy $7.09

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 $3.41
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $3.73
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.70
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $2.83
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+48% Synergy $3.42
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+48% Synergy $0.29
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.57
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+45% Synergy $12.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $4.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $50.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+15% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $52.72
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.30

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 $0.26
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.25
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+41% Synergy $0.88
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+40% Synergy $30.94
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $1.06
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.23
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+39% Synergy $0.13
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+38% Synergy $0.32
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+35% Synergy $0.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.55
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.26
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+32% Synergy $0.66
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $27.95
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+31% Synergy $0.35
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+28% Synergy $1.24
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+26% Synergy $0.23
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+26% Synergy $1.78
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.16
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.27
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $3.74
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.20
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+19% Synergy $0.23
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+19% Synergy $0.36
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+18% Synergy $6.54
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.14
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.16
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+18% Synergy $0.25
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.18
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+17% Synergy $0.15
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.12
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $2.16
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.12
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+17% Synergy $6.85
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.85
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.12
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+16% Synergy $1.79
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $2.95
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $5.38
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $3.57
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.16
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+14% Synergy $1.27
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.33
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.94
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.14
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.53
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+12% Synergy $0.42
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+12% Synergy $0.53
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.28

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $3.59
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.25
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.72
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.76
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $8.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.13
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+5% Synergy $0.18
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.26
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.69
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.29
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $4.94
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.02
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.96
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $4.69
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
-3% Synergy $0.36
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-4% Synergy $0.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $17.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+34% Synergy $0.22
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.56
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+16% Synergy $3.96
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $8.16
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.83
Damn Damn
+10% Synergy $1.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.31
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.79
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+7% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.51
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+4% Synergy $4.50
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.66
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.72
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $20.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.07
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $14.59
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.54
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.74
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.03
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.85
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+27% Synergy $3.26
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $1.75
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+19% Synergy $6.08
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $4.98
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $57.97
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $12.39
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $15.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.86
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.16
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $8.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.10
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.89
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $21.86
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $3.00
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+27% Synergy $0.73
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.18
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+18% Synergy $2.59
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $45.90
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $4.71
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.20
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $21.30
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $2.62
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.10
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $12.32
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $20.40
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $11.65
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $4.76
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.19
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.14
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $1.72
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.09
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $15.38
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.55
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $3.56
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.54
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-7% Synergy $2.17

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+39% Synergy $4.19
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $0.74
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $10.95
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $2.30
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $1.28
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+4% Synergy $4.15
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $34.00

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $19.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $19.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $49.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.74
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $1.08
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $2.05
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.66
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $4.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.28
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.75
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.79
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.66
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $1.67
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+51% Synergy $0.12
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+36% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+32% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $34.92
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $6.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $22.42
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $4.86
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.21
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+7% Synergy $0.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.06
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.64
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+6% Synergy $4.95
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $6.60
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $13.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $23.61
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $16.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.52
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.04
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.10
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $18.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.97
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $26.74
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $7.76
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $18.91
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $5.31
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.57
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.86
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.65
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.06
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $11.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.29
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-8% Synergy $0.69
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-21% Synergy $0.27

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