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Sorin of House Markov
Price tag $3.20

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

#412 Current Rank
#389 Last Week
#380 Past 2 Years

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
+31% Synergy $1.22
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+14% Synergy $1.15
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+10% Synergy $6.51
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-7% Synergy $5.01
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-8% Synergy $2.50

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
+49% Synergy $11.94
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+48% Synergy $0.45
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+42% Synergy $3.99
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+42% Synergy $6.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $6.60
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $2.68
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+40% Synergy $1.10
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+39% Synergy $6.30
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+39% Synergy $6.82
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+37% Synergy $18.22

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
+36% Synergy $0.27
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+33% Synergy $0.47
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+33% Synergy $12.23
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $39.45
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $4.03
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $4.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $0.86
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $17.94
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $37.26
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $58.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.02
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $60.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $72.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+36% Synergy $0.28
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+35% Synergy $0.48
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+32% Synergy $4.35
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+31% Synergy $4.65
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+30% Synergy $8.68
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+30% Synergy $1.53
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $1.50
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+27% Synergy $4.12
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+26% Synergy $35.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $38.00
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+25% Synergy $16.02
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+25% Synergy $1.36
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+25% Synergy $5.77
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+24% Synergy $0.43
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+23% Synergy $31.35
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+22% Synergy $0.29
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+22% Synergy $2.57
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+22% Synergy $0.38
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $4.58
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+17% Synergy $11.65
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+16% Synergy $2.81
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+16% Synergy $22.89
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $41.85
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.56
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+14% Synergy $0.33
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+14% Synergy $0.38
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+14% Synergy $0.31
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+13% Synergy $6.81
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+13% Synergy $4.47
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+12% Synergy $0.60
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+12% Synergy $0.40
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+12% Synergy $22.85
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.94
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+11% Synergy $0.29
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+10% Synergy $93.02
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $2.44
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.95
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+8% Synergy $8.17
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.37
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $0.68
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.04
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $3.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $59.32
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+7% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.11
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+3% Synergy $5.26
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $2.30
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-1% Synergy $5.39
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-3% Synergy $0.95

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+28% Synergy $3.12
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+27% Synergy $14.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $3.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $3.79
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.33
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Revitalize Revitalize
+6% Synergy $0.14
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $7.33
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+4% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $28.12
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $2.69
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.47
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.27
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $10.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+0% Synergy $0.57
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.30
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $4.86
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.37
Utter End Utter End
-4% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+29% Synergy $0.84
Fumigate Fumigate
+26% Synergy $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+25% Synergy $5.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $3.67
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+11% Synergy $6.11
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $5.26
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+7% Synergy $1.39
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.47
Sorin's Vengeance Sorin's Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.79
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.47
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.73
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.21
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $7.92
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.29
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.04
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+3% Synergy $2.67
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $8.19
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $5.16
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.99
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.38
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+0% Synergy $3.91
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.86
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+31% Synergy $24.31
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $7.69
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+21% Synergy $5.22
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $10.84
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $11.34
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+7% Synergy $1.67
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+6% Synergy $2.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $47.41
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.27
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+5% Synergy $5.27
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+4% Synergy $8.82
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.46
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.26
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-18% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+23% Synergy $0.52
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+21% Synergy $2.39
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+16% Synergy $20.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $19.62
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+12% Synergy $0.30
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.29
Deification Deification
+9% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.82
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.51
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $12.68
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $5.61
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+5% Synergy $0.47
Oath of Kaya Oath of Kaya
+5% Synergy $0.33
Greed Greed
+4% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+4% Synergy $0.22
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.11
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.25
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $12.05
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+3% Synergy $1.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.00
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $3.81
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.49
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.72
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $34.36
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $2.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $5.00
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+19% Synergy $9.28
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+17% Synergy $2.27
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+14% Synergy $0.39
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+12% Synergy $3.04
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $5.39
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+9% Synergy $3.11
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+6% Synergy $10.32
Sorin, Vampire Lord Sorin, Vampire Lord
+5% Synergy $9.70

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+10% Synergy $0.78
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $63.55
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.77
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $33.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $3.70
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.74
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+2% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+0% Synergy $0.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+0% Synergy $0.70
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $26.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+12% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $2.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.63
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21

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
+12% Synergy $3.79
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+8% Synergy $12.03
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $9.90
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $31.86
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.53
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $15.62
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $7.01
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.50
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+3% Synergy $1.26
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.92
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.39
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $10.60
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $32.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.39
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+0% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+0% Synergy $0.32
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+0% Synergy $0.41
Scrubland Scrubland
+0% Synergy
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+0% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $11.13
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27

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