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Edgar Markov
Price tag $24.45

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
#14 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.

White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+1% Synergy $6.08
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
-1% Synergy $1.48
Misty Palms Oasis Misty Palms Oasis
-1% Synergy $0.07
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $2.44
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $9.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+72% Synergy $3.45
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $0.51
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+66% Synergy $2.91
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+65% Synergy $1.24
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.18
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.18
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $0.46
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+60% Synergy $0.51
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+54% Synergy $6.20

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 $1.61
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+50% Synergy $0.29
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $2.12
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $2.90
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+48% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+48% Synergy $4.51
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.48
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $11.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $3.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.03

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 $58.14
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $12.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $47.62
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $20.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $90.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $92.16
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $30.10
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 $0.28
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.25
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+41% Synergy $31.33
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+41% Synergy $0.56
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $0.58
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+39% Synergy $0.21
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+38% Synergy $0.16
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+38% Synergy $0.29
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+35% Synergy $0.13
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.29
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.20
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $23.68
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+31% Synergy $1.85
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+30% Synergy $0.27
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+27% Synergy $1.36
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+26% Synergy $0.26
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.16
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+25% Synergy $2.21
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.26
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $5.15
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+19% Synergy $0.19
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 $4.61
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.22
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.16
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.18
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.09
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.13
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+17% Synergy $0.27
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.27
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.32
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $1.27
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.12
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+16% Synergy $7.61
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $4.70
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+15% Synergy $1.46
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $3.75
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $0.72
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.13
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.49
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.31
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.55
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+12% Synergy $1.01
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+11% Synergy $0.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.03

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 $3.43
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.58
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $9.85
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.07
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.17
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.19
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.20
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+4% Synergy $0.23
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.09
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.47
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $10.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.84
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.48
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.29
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.50
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $4.89
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.30
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.80
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+33% Synergy $0.17
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.26
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+16% Synergy $4.35
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $8.13
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.50
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.18
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.49
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.48
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 $19.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.15
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.28
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $5.63
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.43
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+26% Synergy $3.55
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.93
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+18% Synergy $9.35
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $6.39
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $52.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $13.80
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $15.26
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $7.17
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.16
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $9.52
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $6.03
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.14
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $17.51
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $4.62
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $0.71
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.19
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+17% Synergy $2.06
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $39.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $4.05
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.18
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $21.33
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.69
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $5.50
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.64
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $22.82
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $11.80
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $4.71
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.46
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.17
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $1.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.63
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $8.58
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.63
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.90
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $5.41
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $19.89
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $1.72

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.82
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $0.66
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $8.87
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $2.07
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $1.18
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $29.11

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $20.58
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $19.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $46.40
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.73
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $24.79
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $2.79
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.29
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $1.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $3.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $6.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.56
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.40
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $1.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.88
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 $0.14
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+36% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+33% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $34.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.20
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.06
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $5.47
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.06
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.30
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+6% Synergy $17.55
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $5.89
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $14.40
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $3.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $10.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.00
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.29
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.21
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.47
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $18.71
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $20.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.45
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.08
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.96
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $7.16
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $17.12
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.57
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.34
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $13.78
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.20
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.81
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-22% Synergy $0.18

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