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Sorin of House Markov
Price tag $2.83

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#381 Current Rank
#316 Last Week
#410 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sorin of House Markov.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sorin of House Markov decks.

Mister Negative Mister Negative
+3% Synergy $1.45
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
+3% Synergy $0.55
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+1% Synergy $9.01
Aunt May Aunt May
+1% Synergy $0.15
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sorin of House Markov's abilities and overall game plan.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.32
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+48% Synergy $6.93
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+42% Synergy $3.55
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+41% Synergy $3.34
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+41% Synergy $7.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $3.00
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+40% Synergy $5.13
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $0.52
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $0.73
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+38% Synergy $13.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sorin of House Markov decks.

Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+35% Synergy $0.17
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+35% Synergy $0.39
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $17.82
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+31% Synergy $8.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+27% Synergy $5.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+20% Synergy $2.07
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $2.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $2.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $14.25
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $17.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $54.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $30.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $48.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sorin of House Markov's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+35% Synergy $0.38
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+35% Synergy $0.25
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+32% Synergy $3.89
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+30% Synergy $4.44
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+30% Synergy $1.20
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+28% Synergy $1.52
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $1.02
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $1.97
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $30.31
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+26% Synergy $25.36
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+26% Synergy $11.88
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+25% Synergy $3.14
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+24% Synergy $0.71
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+24% Synergy $0.52
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+23% Synergy $37.11
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+22% Synergy $3.53
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+22% Synergy $0.35
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $2.77
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+19% Synergy $3.19
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+18% Synergy $8.60
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+18% Synergy $33.69
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+16% Synergy $8.62
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+16% Synergy $4.86
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+16% Synergy $0.22
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.47
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+14% Synergy $3.63
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+14% Synergy $0.20
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+14% Synergy $0.79
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+14% Synergy $5.11
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+13% Synergy $0.38
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+13% Synergy $0.38
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+12% Synergy $17.48
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.58
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+11% Synergy $68.66
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+11% Synergy $1.35
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+11% Synergy $0.16
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+11% Synergy $0.24
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+11% Synergy $1.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $41.79
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.84
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+9% Synergy $3.89
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+9% Synergy $19.50
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.66
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $5.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $4.13
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+6% Synergy $2.00
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $1.64
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $1.08
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-6% Synergy $0.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sorin of House Markov safe.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+30% Synergy $2.51
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+28% Synergy $15.79
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $3.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $4.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.36
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.05
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+7% Synergy $0.40
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $3.76
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+6% Synergy $0.17
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $19.11
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.18
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.52
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $2.34
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.43
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.41
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.68
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.28
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.40
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.74
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.47
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.98
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.37
Utter End Utter End
-7% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sorin of House Markov's game plan and control the board.

Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+28% Synergy $0.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.43
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+12% Synergy $2.19
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+12% Synergy $3.93
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.33
Sorin's Vengeance Sorin's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $1.05
Damn Damn
+6% Synergy $1.22
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.44
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $5.15
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.49
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.21
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $21.95
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $2.04
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $24.15
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.77
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
0% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+33% Synergy $19.62
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+22% Synergy $1.16
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $18.83
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+19% Synergy $5.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+13% Synergy $7.91
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+8% Synergy $1.36
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.45
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+7% Synergy $2.11
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $9.06
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.17
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+6% Synergy $4.26
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.95
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.02
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $2.70
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-18% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sorin of House Markov's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $5.21
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+22% Synergy $0.47
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+21% Synergy $1.35
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+17% Synergy $20.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $11.69
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+13% Synergy $0.16
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+13% Synergy $0.13
Deification Deification
+10% Synergy $0.15
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.38
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.27
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $13.41
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+7% Synergy $3.63
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+6% Synergy $0.46
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $22.02
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+5% Synergy $7.75
Oath of Kaya Oath of Kaya
+5% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+5% Synergy $0.09
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $21.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
Greed Greed
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.78
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.14
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.40
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.88
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+1% Synergy $0.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $22.45
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $0.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.45
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sorin of House Markov to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $10.87
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+18% Synergy $2.10
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+12% Synergy $3.93
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+10% Synergy $5.40
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+10% Synergy $1.18
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $7.02
Sorin, Vampire Lord Sorin, Vampire Lord
+5% Synergy $7.73
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+3% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $0.34
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $7.03
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $3.03
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.36
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $18.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.70
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.71
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sorin of House Markov decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $4.36
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+11% Synergy $12.98
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $6.84
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $21.48
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.31
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $4.13
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $12.60
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.67
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.84
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.77
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.26
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.40
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $12.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.50
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $24.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $19.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $22.31
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.64
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $8.83
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-7% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16

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