Art: Betty Jiang · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast
Edgar Markov
WBRLegendary Creature — Vampire Knight · from $13.57
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.
A typical Commander deck
A starting template, not a rule — counts to fill in around the commander.
- Lands3736–38 for most decks; fewer with cheap curves
- Ramp10mana rocks, dorks, land ramp — mostly 2–3 mana
- Card draw10repeatable engines beat one-shot cantrips
- Targeted removal6answers for creatures AND artifacts/enchantments
- Board wipes3sweepers reset boards you've lost
- Synergy & win conditions33the deck's actual plan
Staples in these colors
The 100 cards that fit this color identity in the most EDHREC decklists (EDHREC rank via Scryfall).
Budget
55 of 100 at $5 or less · 42 at $1 or less
| # | Card | Type | MV | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sol Ring | Artifact | 1 | $1.07 |
| 2 | Command Tower | Land | 0 | $0.26 |
| 3 | Arcane Signet | Artifact | 2 | $0.34 |
| 4 | Exotic Orchard | Land | 0 | $0.19 |
| 5 | Reliquary Tower | Land | 0 | $4.28 |
| 6 | Swords to Plowshares | Instant | 1 | $0.98 |
| 7 | Swiftfoot Boots | Artifact | 2 | $1.43 |
| 8 | Lightning Greaves | Artifact | 2 | $3.86 |
| 9 | Path of Ancestry | Land | 0 | $0.16 |
| 10 | Path to Exile | Instant | 1 | $0.71 |
| 11 | Fellwar Stone | Artifact | 2 | $0.47 |
| 12 | Rogue's Passage | Land | 0 | $0.31 |
| 13 | Evolving Wilds | Land | 0 | $0.09 |
| 14 | Thought Vessel | Artifact | 2 | $2.23 |
| 15 | Blasphemous Act | Sorcery | 9 | $0.72 |
| 16 | Bojuka Bog | Land | 0 | $1.12 |
| 17 | Terramorphic Expanse | Land | 0 | $0.10 |
| 18 | Chaos Warp | Instant | 3 | $0.32 |
| 19 | Myriad Landscape | Land | 0 | $0.25 |
| 20 | Mind Stone | Artifact | 2 | $0.21 |
| 21 | Dark Ritual | Instant | 1 | $0.44 |
| 22 | Polluted Delta | Land | 0 | $19.85 |
| 23 | Flooded Strand | Land | 0 | $12.78 |
| 24 | Skullclamp | Artifact | 1 | $4.85 |
| 25 | Solemn Simulacrum | Creature | 4 | $0.27 |
| 26 | Misty Rainforest | Land | 0 | $35.98 |
| 27 | Bloodstained Mire | Land | 0 | $14.54 |
| 28 | Fabled Passage | Land | 0 | $0.65 |
| 29 | Windswept Heath | Land | 0 | $11.19 |
| 30 | Wooded Foothills | Land | 0 | $17.96 |
| 31 | Verdant Catacombs | Land | 0 | $29.16 |
| 32 | Scalding Tarn | Land | 0 | $36.86 |
| 33 | Marsh Flats | Land | 0 | $32.04 |
| 34 | Commander's Sphere | Artifact | 3 | $0.19 |
| 35 | Reanimate | Sorcery | 1 | $6.56 |
| 36 | Arid Mesa | Land | 0 | $31.40 |
| 37 | Godless Shrine | Land | 0 | $8.47 |
| 38 | Generous Gift | Instant | 3 | $0.93 |
| 39 | Demonic Tutor | Sorcery | 2 | $62.80 |
| 40 | Smothering Tithe | Enchantment | 4 | $56.09 |
| 41 | Toxic Deluge | Sorcery | 3 | $5.04 |
| 42 | Blood Crypt | Land | 0 | $8.68 |
| 43 | Ancient Tomb | Land | 0 | $56.94 |
| 44 | Sacred Foundry | Land | 0 | $10.28 |
| 45 | Deflecting Swat | Instant | 3 | $70.85 |
| 46 | Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth | Land | 0 | $56.13 |
| 47 | Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth | Land | 0 | $16.76 |
| 48 | Clifftop Retreat | Land | 0 | $0.19 |
| 49 | Esper Sentinel | Creature | 1 | $58.03 |
| 50 | Temple of the False God | Land | 0 | $0.19 |
| 51 | Dragonskull Summit | Land | 0 | $0.45 |
| 52 | Chromatic Lantern | Artifact | 3 | $0.38 |
| 53 | Isolated Chapel | Land | 0 | $0.21 |
| 54 | Feed the Swarm | Sorcery | 2 | $0.19 |
| 55 | Smoldering Marsh | Land | 0 | $0.27 |
| 56 | City of Brass | Land | 0 | $9.17 |
| 57 | The One Ring | Artifact | 4 | $109.88 |
| 58 | Faithless Looting | Sorcery | 1 | $0.36 |
| 59 | Vandalblast | Sorcery | 1 | $1.74 |
| 60 | Phyrexian Arena | Enchantment | 3 | $1.92 |
| 61 | Jeska's Will | Sorcery | 3 | $39.58 |
| 62 | Deadly Rollick | Instant | 4 | $26.52 |
| 63 | Teferi's Protection | Instant | 3 | $34.90 |
| 64 | Cavern of Souls | Land | 0 | $47.72 |
| 65 | Vampiric Tutor | Instant | 1 | $48.13 |
| 66 | Mana Confluence | Land | 0 | $34.75 |
| 67 | Urza's Saga | Enchantment | 0 | $34.67 |
| 68 | Battlefield Forge | Land | 0 | $0.20 |
| 69 | Lotus Petal | Artifact | 0 | $35.11 |
| 70 | Enlightened Tutor | Instant | 1 | $21.99 |
| 71 | Caves of Koilos | Land | 0 | $0.30 |
| 72 | Wayfarer's Bauble | Artifact | 1 | $0.31 |
| 73 | Talisman of Indulgence | Artifact | 2 | $0.47 |
| 74 | Black Market Connections | Enchantment | 3 | $10.78 |
| 75 | Victimize | Sorcery | 3 | $0.57 |
| 76 | Deadly Dispute | Instant | 2 | $0.29 |
| 77 | Roaming Throne | Creature | 4 | $47.06 |
| 78 | Ashnod's Altar | Artifact | 3 | $8.15 |
| 79 | Talisman of Hierarchy | Artifact | 2 | $0.45 |
| 80 | Big Score | Instant | 4 | $0.41 |
| 81 | War Room | Land | 0 | $0.79 |
| 82 | Blood Artist | Creature | 2 | $2.78 |
| 83 | Sulfurous Springs | Land | 0 | $0.49 |
| 84 | Abrade | Instant | 2 | $0.17 |
| 85 | Talisman of Conviction | Artifact | 2 | $0.35 |
| 86 | Herald's Horn | Artifact | 3 | $2.88 |
| 87 | Mana Vault | Artifact | 1 | $91.59 |
| 88 | Anguished Unmaking | Instant | 3 | $1.58 |
| 89 | Chrome Mox | Artifact | 0 | $51.19 |
| 90 | Lightning Bolt | Instant | 1 | $0.75 |
| 91 | Ghostly Prison | Enchantment | 3 | $5.72 |
| 92 | Luxury Suite | Land | 0 | $8.62 |
| 93 | Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx | Land | 0 | $45.68 |
| 94 | Reflecting Pool | Land | 0 | $5.50 |
| 95 | Rakdos Signet | Artifact | 2 | $0.31 |
| 96 | Spectator Seating | Land | 0 | $5.71 |
| 97 | Vault of Champions | Land | 0 | $16.60 |
| 98 | Austere Command | Sorcery | 6 | $0.33 |
| 99 | Flawless Maneuver | Instant | 3 | $9.24 |
| 100 | Farewell | Sorcery | 6 | $4.44 |
Curve of these staples
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Most played with Edgar Markov
The 25 most-played cards in 10 settled top-16 lists running Edgar Markov at 16+ player events since Mar 20, 2026, ranked by lists played — top-4 counts shown for context. Results from Topdeck.gg.
| # | Card | Played in | Top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Artist | 90% · 9 of 10 | 0 |
| 2 | Command Tower | 90% · 9 of 10 | 0 |
| 3 | Sol Ring | 90% · 9 of 10 | 0 |
| 4 | Captivating Vampire | 80% · 8 of 10 | 0 |
| 5 | Blood Crypt | 70% · 7 of 10 | 0 |
| 6 | Dark Ritual | 70% · 7 of 10 | 0 |
| 7 | Mountain | 70% · 7 of 10 | 1 |
| 8 | Plains | 70% · 7 of 10 | 1 |
| 9 | Sacred Foundry | 70% · 7 of 10 | 0 |
| 10 | Swamp | 70% · 7 of 10 | 1 |
| 11 | Viscera Seer | 70% · 7 of 10 | 0 |
| 12 | Arcane Signet | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 13 | Bloodstained Mire | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 14 | Charismatic Conqueror | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 15 | City of Brass | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 16 | Demonic Tutor | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 17 | Godless Shrine | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 18 | Mana Confluence | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 19 | Plateau | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 20 | Scrubland | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 21 | Spectator Seating | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 22 | Swords to Plowshares | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 23 | Welcoming Vampire | 60% · 6 of 10 | 0 |
| 24 | Arid Mesa | 50% · 5 of 10 | 0 |
| 25 | Blazemire Verge | 50% · 5 of 10 | 0 |
Combos with Edgar Markov
The 10 most popular of 29 combos (by EDHREC decklist count) using this commander that fit its color identity, from Commander Spellbook.
Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Phyrexian Altar
Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite death triggers
Blood Artist + Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Cruel Celebrant + Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Cloudstone Curio + Edgar Markov + Phyrexian Altar
Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature LTB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Vengeful Bloodwitch + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Susurian Voidborn + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher + Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite lifegain triggers
Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Warren Soultrader + Zulaport Cutthroat
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Edgar Markov + Oathsworn Vampire + Vein Ripper + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite lifegain · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Edgar Markov + Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim + Oathsworn Vampire + Warren Soultrader
Infinite artifact ETB · Infinite artifact LTB · Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers · Infinite creature ETB · Infinite creature sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite lifegain triggers
Top finishes
The 8 most recent of 11 finishes placing top 16 at 16+ player events with this commander. Results from Topdeck.gg.
- 16th of 54 — Commander Party: Comandante Secreto - INFREFEST (Domingo) on Topdeck.ggSep 6, 2026 · 0–1–0 · by Alejandro Colón Jimeno
- 10th of 16 — Midgar Market cEDH Monthly 7: Back to School: Strixhaven Edition on Topdeck.ggAug 30, 2026 · 1–3–0 · by Derek
- 9th of 22 — Commander Casual - Magic Barcelona on Topdeck.ggMay 29, 2026 · 0–2–0 · by Xavi Barco
- 14th of 16 — Olimpo EDH 22 mayo on Topdeck.ggMay 22, 2026 · 0–3–0 · by Winsor Urrutia
- 4th of 17 — Commander Party Tourney on Topdeck.ggMay 10, 2026 · 1–1–0 · by Tyler Hunble
- 11th of 17 — Lotus Cedh Low stakes Weekly (Apr 14) on Topdeck.ggApr 14, 2026 · 0–2–1 · by David Peitzer
- 13th of 21 — Battle for the Big Country cEDH 3K on Topdeck.ggApr 11, 2026 · 0–3–0 · by Johnny DeLeon
- 16th of 16 — Lotus Cedh Low stakes Weekly on Topdeck.ggMar 31, 2026 · 0–3–0 · by David Peitzer
Precons led by Edgar Markov
Official preconstructed decks with Edgar Markov at the helm.
- Vampiric Bloodlust
PreconCommander· Released Aug 2017
Card data and images courtesy of Scryfall; popularity ranking from EDHREC decklist data included in Scryfall bulk. Combo data courtesy of Commander Spellbook. Tournament results courtesy of Topdeck.gg. Precon product lists via MTGJSON. Deckwarden is unofficial Fan Content and is not endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.