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Edgar Markov
Price tag $45.12

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

#7 Current Rank
#8 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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+8% Synergy $1.45
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+7% Synergy $21.12
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+4% Synergy $8.97
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+2% Synergy $0.30
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
0% Synergy $2.52

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+72% Synergy $3.27
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.79
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+65% Synergy $1.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+64% Synergy $2.44
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.11
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.34
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.75
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $2.79
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+59% Synergy $0.34
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+55% Synergy $11.24

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 $2.39
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+50% Synergy $0.60
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $4.64
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $4.58
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+49% Synergy $0.44
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+47% Synergy $4.23
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $18.27
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+46% Synergy $0.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $65.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+13% Synergy $54.35
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $18.54
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $67.64
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $23.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $34.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $56.41
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.68

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 $0.32
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+42% Synergy $30.37
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $2.21
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $0.88
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+38% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+38% Synergy $0.24
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+37% Synergy $0.33
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+34% Synergy $0.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $1.95
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+32% Synergy $35.90
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.70
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+31% Synergy $1.95
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.24
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+28% Synergy $0.33
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+27% Synergy $2.18
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.30
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+24% Synergy $2.55
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $4.29
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.36
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.31
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.17
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.31
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+18% Synergy $0.40
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.29
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.27
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+18% Synergy $0.22
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+17% Synergy $6.71
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.10
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.26
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.29
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.15
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.36
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.17
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+16% Synergy $0.41
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $6.51
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+15% Synergy $7.48
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $1.92
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+15% Synergy $2.02
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $4.09
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+14% Synergy $0.33
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.79
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.17
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+12% Synergy $0.18
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.56
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+11% Synergy $2.56
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $53.15

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.97
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $5.72
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $1.95
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $18.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.61
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.26
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.31
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.42
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.34
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $18.81
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.43
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.71
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.16
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.25
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $3.53
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.38
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.36
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $19.96
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+32% Synergy $0.38
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.60
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+16% Synergy $6.04
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $16.84
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $15.05
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.87
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.38
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $5.37
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+7% Synergy $1.80
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.71
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $3.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $3.05
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.05
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $1.12
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.69
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $9.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.95
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $2.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.39
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.42
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $4.63
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $11.97
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+15% Synergy $5.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $54.90
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $17.12
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $16.91
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.05
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $6.18
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.62
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $9.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $17.78
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.35
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $1.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $6.08

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $30.79
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $6.72
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $3.83
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $57.95
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+15% Synergy $2.43
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $8.13
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.40
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $25.21
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $17.29
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.45
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $16.11
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $29.10
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $6.90
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.31
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $2.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $4.96
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+4% Synergy $1.55
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $18.00
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+2% Synergy $3.78
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $6.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.49
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $3.71

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.96
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.72
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $1.68
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $9.48
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.09
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+5% Synergy $3.30
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $41.33

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $24.23
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $23.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $58.36
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $1.58
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $29.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $4.17
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.10
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.95
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.93
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $2.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.94
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $2.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.82
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-11% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $3.70
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 $0.28
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+35% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+33% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+25% Synergy $47.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.22
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $7.56
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $9.06
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.53
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $8.67
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.82
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.15
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $16.81
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.61
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $27.19
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $28.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.40
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $30.43
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.25
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.80
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.45
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $2.02
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.82
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.97
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $10.92
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.86
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-1% Synergy $20.61
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $1.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $16.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.74
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.36
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.44
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.73
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.84
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-24% Synergy $0.87

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