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Sorin of House Markov
Price tag $2.46

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

#368 Current Rank
#347 Last Week
#371 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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+26% Synergy $0.78
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+14% Synergy $0.61
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+10% Synergy $8.66
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-9% Synergy $2.75
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-10% Synergy $6.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $8.84
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+49% Synergy $0.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+43% Synergy $2.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+42% Synergy $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+42% Synergy $4.77
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+41% Synergy $3.79
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $1.17
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+40% Synergy $6.34
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+40% Synergy $6.01
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+38% Synergy $16.99

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
+37% Synergy $0.29
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+35% Synergy $0.32
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+33% Synergy $9.98
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $32.58
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+31% Synergy $8.74
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+18% Synergy $0.71
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $3.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $17.61
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $24.13
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $57.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $99.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $55.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $64.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $68.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+36% Synergy $0.53
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+36% Synergy $0.30
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+33% Synergy $4.38
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+31% Synergy $3.98
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+30% Synergy $1.33
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $1.20
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $3.53
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+27% Synergy $36.58
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $30.04
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+26% Synergy $16.65
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+25% Synergy $6.36
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.73
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+25% Synergy $0.41
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+23% Synergy $33.14
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+23% Synergy $1.44
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+23% Synergy $0.38
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+22% Synergy $3.15
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+18% Synergy $3.72
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+17% Synergy $13.15
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+17% Synergy $18.48
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $2.26
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+16% Synergy $37.23
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.44
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+15% Synergy $0.36
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+15% Synergy $0.41
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+14% Synergy $0.46
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+14% Synergy $4.88
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+14% Synergy $6.93
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+13% Synergy $0.37
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.76
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+13% Synergy $0.41
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+12% Synergy $22.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+11% Synergy $94.97
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+11% Synergy $0.30
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+11% Synergy $1.79
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+11% Synergy $0.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.31
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.72
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.39
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+9% Synergy $7.30
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $0.45
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $0.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $55.72
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.94
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+7% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.76
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+5% Synergy $5.65
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $2.33
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-2% Synergy $4.66
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-4% Synergy $0.57

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+28% Synergy $2.85
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+28% Synergy $14.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $6.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.11
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.16
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.28
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+7% Synergy $0.31
Congregate Congregate
+7% Synergy $0.23
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $6.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.08
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+5% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.30
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.44
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.14
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.59
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.35
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
-1% Synergy $0.32
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $4.92
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy $0.36
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

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

Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+30% Synergy $0.64
Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+26% Synergy $4.71
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $2.79
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+12% Synergy $5.98
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+11% Synergy $5.31
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.58
Sorin's Vengeance Sorin's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.63
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.52
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+6% Synergy $3.68
Vindicate Vindicate
+5% Synergy $0.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $9.18
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.56
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $6.99
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+3% Synergy $3.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.47
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.49
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.07
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.12
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.59
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+32% Synergy $23.94
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $6.62
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+22% Synergy $5.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+22% Synergy $11.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $10.58
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+8% Synergy $1.89
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+6% Synergy $2.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.66
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $44.91
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+6% Synergy $5.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.41
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $8.21
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.43
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-18% Synergy $5.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85

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 $3.46
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+23% Synergy $0.42
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+22% Synergy $2.26
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+17% Synergy $21.02
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $17.30
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+13% Synergy $0.31
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+13% Synergy $0.30
Deification Deification
+10% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.60
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $15.01
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.49
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+7% Synergy $5.61
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+6% Synergy $0.42
Greed Greed
+5% Synergy $0.36
Oath of Kaya Oath of Kaya
+5% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+5% Synergy $0.24
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $15.72
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.95
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.82
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+4% Synergy $13.37
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.07
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $2.62
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.52
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.35
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.52
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $33.38
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $2.24
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $9.52
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+18% Synergy $2.04
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+14% Synergy $0.48
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+13% Synergy $3.46
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $5.30
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+10% Synergy $3.13
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+6% Synergy $10.06
Sorin, Vampire Lord Sorin, Vampire Lord
+6% Synergy $9.58

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $0.48
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $58.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $29.74
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.69
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $4.00
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.47
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+4% Synergy $0.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.06
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.52
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $23.84
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 $0.37
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $69.59
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $38.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35

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
+13% Synergy $3.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+8% Synergy $11.74
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.34
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $10.14
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.79
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $14.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $28.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.76
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.30
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $6.49
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+3% Synergy $1.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.35
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $32.49
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.25
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.04
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.32
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.03
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $10.56
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.29

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