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Edgar Markov
Price tag $43.15

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

#8 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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+19% Synergy $0.85
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+17% Synergy $23.42
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+8% Synergy $8.97
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+7% Synergy $0.31
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+72% Synergy $3.54
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+71% Synergy $1.79
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+65% Synergy $1.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+64% Synergy $1.54
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+63% Synergy $0.10
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+61% Synergy $0.31
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+60% Synergy $7.87
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $1.95
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+59% Synergy $0.34
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+55% Synergy $9.01

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 $2.21
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+50% Synergy $0.56
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $4.45
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+49% Synergy $4.80
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+49% Synergy $0.50
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+47% Synergy $5.27
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $18.54
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+46% Synergy $0.51
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $63.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+13% Synergy $55.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $17.39
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $68.64
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $24.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $57.11
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50

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 $0.37
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+43% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+42% Synergy $32.25
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $3.79
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+40% Synergy $0.67
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+38% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+38% Synergy $0.22
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+37% Synergy $0.30
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.34
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+33% Synergy $36.34
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+33% Synergy $0.33
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.35
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+31% Synergy $1.79
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.24
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+28% Synergy $0.34
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+27% Synergy $2.33
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+25% Synergy $0.37
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+24% Synergy $2.12
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+23% Synergy $4.90
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.36
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+22% Synergy $0.27
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.13
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+18% Synergy $0.30
Falkenrath Pit Fighter Falkenrath Pit Fighter
+18% Synergy $0.38
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.25
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+18% Synergy $0.28
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+18% Synergy $0.22
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+17% Synergy $8.30
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+17% Synergy $1.08
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+17% Synergy $0.26
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.02
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.55
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.14
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+16% Synergy $0.38
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+15% Synergy $6.25
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.36
Vampire Nocturnus Vampire Nocturnus
+15% Synergy $7.65
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $0.92
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+15% Synergy $4.26
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+14% Synergy $1.99
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+14% Synergy $0.31
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.80
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.20
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+12% Synergy $0.25
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.61
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+12% Synergy $0.34
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+11% Synergy $2.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $52.44

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $6.77
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $0.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $18.07
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.59
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.65
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.39
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.29
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.26
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $17.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.16
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.31
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.06
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $3.60
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.39
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.36
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $21.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.47
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

New Blood New Blood
+32% Synergy $0.36
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+21% Synergy $0.59
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+15% Synergy $5.98
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $17.13
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $16.33
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $2.56
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.41
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $5.30
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+7% Synergy $1.65
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.72
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $3.58
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.78
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.38
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.74
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $9.11
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.64
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $2.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.87
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.64
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $4.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $11.10
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+15% Synergy $5.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $54.75
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $16.21
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $17.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.69
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $6.04
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+7% Synergy $0.36
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $10.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $15.53
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+43% Synergy $33.87
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $6.22
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $3.33
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+21% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $57.58
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+15% Synergy $2.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $8.72
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.09
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $25.91
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $16.90
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $8.16
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $16.77
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+8% Synergy $0.32
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $30.17
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.37
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+5% Synergy $7.25
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+5% Synergy $0.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $1.99
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $4.82
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $21.12
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $5.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+2% Synergy $3.48
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $7.96
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.77
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $2.78

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $5.30
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.44
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $1.15
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $9.52
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.06
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+4% Synergy $3.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.45

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $24.40
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $23.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $59.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.51
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $29.55
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.96
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.07
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.05
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.65
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $2.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $2.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.48
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-11% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $3.52
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-26% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+50% Synergy $0.18
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+35% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+33% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+25% Synergy $48.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $7.49
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $8.82
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.90
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $9.18
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.24
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $15.83
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.11
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.37
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $29.76
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $30.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.79
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $32.63
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.33
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $1.07
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $11.06
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.38
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-1% Synergy $20.16
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $1.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.07
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $16.13
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.53
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-24% Synergy $0.33

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