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Sorin of House Markov
Price tag $2.75

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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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

#430 Current Rank
#471 Last Week
#425 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $3.42
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $0.43
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.43
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.50
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
0% Synergy $1.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+51% Synergy $0.28
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+48% Synergy $6.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+42% Synergy $2.33
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+42% Synergy $3.52
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+42% Synergy $2.45
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $2.85
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+41% Synergy $3.88
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+40% Synergy $0.84
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+39% Synergy $0.88
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+39% Synergy $12.06

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 $0.14
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+34% Synergy $0.29
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $25.82
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+31% Synergy $5.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.80
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+20% Synergy $1.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $1.48
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+11% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+25% Synergy $10.89
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $17.10
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $63.82
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $33.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $47.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $53.08
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $27.36
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $57.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.35
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $12.35

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 $0.24
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $4.16
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+30% Synergy $0.53
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+28% Synergy $4.10
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $3.67
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $0.93
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $1.70
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+27% Synergy $24.71
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+27% Synergy $9.43
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $29.51
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+25% Synergy $2.91
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+24% Synergy $0.61
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+23% Synergy $28.80
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+23% Synergy $0.78
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+22% Synergy $0.36
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+21% Synergy $1.75
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+20% Synergy $2.53
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+19% Synergy $5.32
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+19% Synergy $37.63
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+16% Synergy $19.65
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+16% Synergy $4.77
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+16% Synergy $0.28
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.62
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+15% Synergy $2.43
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+14% Synergy $4.76
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+14% Synergy $0.66
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+12% Synergy $65.25
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+12% Synergy $0.42
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+12% Synergy $12.48
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.64
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+12% Synergy $0.61
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+11% Synergy $0.64
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+11% Synergy $1.23
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+10% Synergy $0.64
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+10% Synergy $0.14
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+10% Synergy $3.30
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+10% Synergy $0.26
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+10% Synergy $22.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $39.48
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.84
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.60
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $2.99
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.20
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+7% Synergy $3.07
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+7% Synergy $0.27
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $1.35
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $4.64
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-6% Synergy $0.83

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+31% Synergy $1.59
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+30% Synergy $8.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+18% Synergy $3.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $4.89
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $0.66
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.04
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $16.38
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+6% Synergy $0.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $2.57
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.08
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.77
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $3.88
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.65
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $3.04
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.39
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.83
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $10.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.16
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.23
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.28
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.28
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $1.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $13.99
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.43
Utter End Utter End
-8% Synergy $0.13
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

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

Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+28% Synergy $0.41
Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.98
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.55
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+13% Synergy $2.51
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+12% Synergy $3.88
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.27
Sorin's Vengeance Sorin's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.92
Damn Damn
+6% Synergy $1.84
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $7.35
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $17.77
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $0.82
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $1.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.26
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.48
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.53
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $22.49
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.16
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
0% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.83
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+33% Synergy $15.40
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+22% Synergy $2.35
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+22% Synergy $17.09
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $2.82
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+8% Synergy $0.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $5.57
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+7% Synergy $1.72
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $28.90
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+6% Synergy $3.96
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $4.79
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $3.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.34
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-19% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+27% Synergy $4.08
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+22% Synergy $1.50
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+21% Synergy $0.49
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+18% Synergy $14.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $14.93
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+13% Synergy $0.08
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+12% Synergy $0.16
Deification Deification
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.31
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $9.75
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+7% Synergy $0.39
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+7% Synergy $2.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $18.50
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+5% Synergy $5.99
Oath of Kaya Oath of Kaya
+5% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+5% Synergy $0.09
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $19.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.01
Greed Greed
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.38
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.15
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.22
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $3.20
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.14
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+1% Synergy $0.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $17.46
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $1.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.69
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
+21% Synergy $13.23
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+18% Synergy $2.29
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+13% Synergy $0.43
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+12% Synergy $4.66
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+10% Synergy $3.10
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+9% Synergy $1.39
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $4.78
Sorin, Vampire Lord Sorin, Vampire Lord
+5% Synergy $8.06
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+2% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $48.82
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $23.02
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+10% Synergy $0.33
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.45
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $4.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $6.60
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.69
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+2% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.00
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $2.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $17.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.95
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.88
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.41
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $22.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+12% Synergy $13.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $14.82
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $4.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $21.97
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $12.69
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.11
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $1.14
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+5% Synergy $1.41
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.63
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+4% Synergy $1.15
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $12.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $14.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.69
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $23.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $18.87
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.37
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.17
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $7.35
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-8% Synergy $0.21

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