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Edgar Markov
Legendary Creature — Vampire Knight · 3RWB
Color identity: Black · Red · White · Mardu
Edgar Markov is Mardu (black, red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Eminence — Whenever you cast another Vampire spell, if Edgar is in the command zone or on the battlefield, create a 1/1 black Vampire creature token.
First strike, haste
Whenever Edgar attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control.
Reference price of the card: €26.05
Average lands in decks for Edgar Markov: 36
VampiresLifegainTokensAggroAristocrats+1/+1 CountersComboLifedrain
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The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B+ (78/100)
- Consistency79
- Speed71
- Interaction31
- Resilience79
- Closing100
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (26 nonbasic, 2 Plains, 7 Swamp, 1 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Blood Artist · Cordial Vampire · Captivating Vampire · Arcane Signet · Stromkirk Captain · Welcoming Vampire · Indulgent Aristocrat · Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage · Legion Lieutenant · Swords to Plowshares · Sanctum Seeker · Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose · Cruel Celebrant · Skullclamp · Master of Dark Rites · Elenda, the Dusk Rose · Charismatic Conqueror · Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin · Olivia's Wrath · Drana, Liberator of Malakir · Malakir Bloodwitch · Clavileño, First of the Blessed · Exquisite Blood · Bloodthirsty Conqueror · Markov Baron · Path to Exile · Viscera Seer · Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord · Twilight Prophet · Vampire of the Dire Moon · Sanguine Bond · Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle · Champion of Dusk · Anguished Unmaking · Bloodletter of Aclazotz · Vampire Socialite · Yahenni, Undying Partisan · Patron of the Vein · Dark Ritual · Shared Animosity · Village Rites · Forerunner of the Legion · New Blood · Vengeful Bloodwitch · Herald's Horn · Vampire Nighthawk · Talisman of Hierarchy · Orzhov Signet · Teferi's Protection · Blade of the Bloodchief · Knight of the Ebon Legion · Rakish Heir · Phyrexian Arena · Demonic Tutor · Damn · Vampiric Tutor · Crossway Troublemakers · Vanquisher's Banner · Marauding Blight-Priest · Boros Charm · Anointed Procession · Rakdos Signet · Command Tower · Path of Ancestry · Voldaren Estate · Isolated Chapel · Godless Shrine · Blood Crypt · Nomad Outpost · Sacred Foundry · Unclaimed Territory · Dragonskull Summit · Secluded Courtyard · Bojuka Bog · Exotic Orchard · Caves of Koilos · Savai Triome · Bloodstained Mire · Vault of Champions · Marsh Flats · Luxury Suite · Cavern of Souls · Vault of the Archangel · Arid Mesa · Shattered Sanctum · Three Tree City · Clifftop Retreat · Smoldering Marsh
🃏 Recommended cards for Edgar Markov
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Edgar Markov, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Captivating Vampire | 82% | +72% |
| Cordial Vampire | 82% | +71% |
| Stromkirk Captain | 74% | +64% |
| Blood Artist | 82% | +64% |
| Indulgent Aristocrat | 73% | +63% |
| Legion Lieutenant | 69% | +60% |
| Welcoming Vampire | 73% | +60% |
| Bloodline Keeper | 69% | +60% |
| Sanctum Seeker | 68% | +59% |
| Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose | 65% | +55% |
| Master of Dark Rites | 61% | +53% |
| Cruel Celebrant | 63% | +50% |
| Voldaren Estate | 58% | +50% |
| Elenda, the Dusk Rose | 59% | +49% |
| Olivia's Wrath | 55% | +48% |
| Edgar, Charmed Groom | 55% | +48% |
| Charismatic Conqueror | 57% | +46% |
| Clavileño, First of the Blessed | 52% | +46% |
| Malakir Bloodwitch | 52% | +46% |
| Drana, Liberator of Malakir | 54% | +45% |
| Exquisite Blood | 51% | +43% |
| Markov Baron | 49% | +43% |
| Bloodthirsty Conqueror | 50% | +43% |
| Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord | 47% | +41% |
💰 The best cards for your Edgar Markov deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Captivating Vampire
- Cordial Vampire
- Stromkirk Captain
- Indulgent Aristocrat
- Legion Lieutenant
- Sanctum Seeker
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Blood Artist
- Welcoming Vampire
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- Master of Dark Rites
- Elenda, the Dusk Rose
- Malakir Bloodwitch
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Charismatic Conqueror
- Exquisite Blood
- Bloodthirsty Conqueror
- Bloodletter of Aclazotz
- Cavern of Souls
- Three Tree City
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Edgar Markov
- Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose + Exquisite Blood → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose + Bloodthirsty Conqueror → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Sanguine Bond + Bloodthirsty Conqueror → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Exquisite Blood + Enduring Tenacity → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Enduring Tenacity + Bloodthirsty Conqueror → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
👥 Community decks with Edgar Markov
Full decklists published by players on EDH Optimizer, with their analysis, bracket and health. Clone them to your account and optimize them for free.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Edgar Markov's color identity?
Edgar Markov is Mardu (black, red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Edgar Markov come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Edgar Markov deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 6.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 79 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 31 % of the time and floods 14 %. Deck health: B+ (78/100).
How many lands should a Edgar Markov deck run?
Real Edgar Markov decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Edgar Markov?
The three highest-synergy cards are Captivating Vampire, Cordial Vampire, Stromkirk Captain. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Edgar Markov decks.
What combos does Edgar Markov have?
Edgar Markov has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Edgar Markov deck cost?
You can start cheap: Captivating Vampire, Cordial Vampire, Stromkirk Captain are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.