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Edgar Markov
Price tag $46.54

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
#9 Last Week
#2 Past 2 Years

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
+21% Synergy $1.43
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+20% Synergy $16.66
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+9% Synergy $6.30
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+7% Synergy $0.39
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+71% Synergy $3.61
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.98
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+64% Synergy $1.56
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+64% Synergy $1.65
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.22
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+60% Synergy $0.37
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+59% Synergy $3.00
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+58% Synergy $0.40
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+54% Synergy $11.98

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 $3.23
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.92
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+49% Synergy $5.37
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+48% Synergy $5.05
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+48% Synergy $0.38
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $22.72
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+46% Synergy $5.43
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+45% Synergy $0.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $6.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $61.79
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $18.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+12% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $72.88
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $37.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17

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 $0.42
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+42% Synergy $0.37
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+42% Synergy $38.70
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+39% Synergy $1.03
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+39% Synergy $2.66
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+37% Synergy $0.35
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+37% Synergy $0.25
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+36% Synergy $0.33
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.40
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+33% Synergy $0.34
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+32% Synergy $36.76
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+31% Synergy $0.24
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+30% Synergy $2.12
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.32
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+27% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+26% Synergy $2.41
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.30
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+23% Synergy $2.52
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+22% Synergy $4.53
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+22% Synergy $0.29
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.32
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+21% Synergy $0.33
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.34
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+17% Synergy $0.41
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.25
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+17% Synergy $0.32
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+17% Synergy $0.35
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+17% Synergy $8.08
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+16% Synergy $1.39
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+16% Synergy $0.29
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.55
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+15% Synergy $0.39
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.32
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+15% Synergy $7.45
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+15% Synergy $7.13
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.40
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+14% Synergy $0.77
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+14% Synergy $6.32
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+14% Synergy $4.41
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+14% Synergy $0.31
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+14% Synergy $2.29
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.26
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+12% Synergy $0.54
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+12% Synergy $0.29
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $0.53
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+11% Synergy $0.35
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+10% Synergy $2.77
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $48.03

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $3.90
Mortify Mortify
+8% Synergy $0.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $0.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $14.66
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.57
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.32
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.84
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.40
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.23
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.77
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.31
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.34
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $5.76
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.23
Abrade Abrade
+0% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.63
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-1% Synergy $4.27
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.36
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $67.16

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+31% Synergy $0.34
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.71
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+15% Synergy $6.11
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $16.55
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $16.86
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $2.47
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.47
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $5.15
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+6% Synergy $1.98
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+5% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $5.06
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $25.57
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $3.52
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.18
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+0% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+0% Synergy $1.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.55
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.87
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $2.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+27% Synergy $5.07
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $4.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $4.19
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+15% Synergy $7.45
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+15% Synergy $5.62
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $54.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $15.77
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $18.78
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.07
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.35
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $16.24
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $39.23
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $6.07
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+27% Synergy $2.80
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+20% Synergy $0.31
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+15% Synergy $3.92
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $63.03
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $8.58
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+10% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $25.95
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.15
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.29
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $19.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $19.63
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+7% Synergy $7.55
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $30.39
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.31
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+5% Synergy $6.85
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+4% Synergy $0.33
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $2.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $6.60
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $19.32
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $5.91
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $3.95
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $9.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+0% Synergy $0.61
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-5% Synergy $3.17

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.36
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.40
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+7% Synergy $1.19
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $9.31
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.27
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+4% Synergy $3.11
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.83

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $24.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $26.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $64.75
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.49
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.73
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $33.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.63
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.62
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $3.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy $10.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+0% Synergy $6.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $3.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $3.30
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $2.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-9% Synergy $0.39
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $2.03
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+50% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+35% Synergy $0.67
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+33% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+24% Synergy $50.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.29
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy $8.80
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+5% Synergy $8.91
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.48
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $9.84
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.46
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $15.62
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $18.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $31.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $32.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.29
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $2.00
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $10.49
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+1% Synergy $11.10
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $2.09
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.91
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $20.55
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.53
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $10.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.98
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $2.00
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $16.56
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.31
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.55
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.82
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.29
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-23% Synergy $0.32

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