Edgar Markov

Tags this commander plays far more than the average across the all commanders on EDH Tags. "20x" means 20 times the average. Only tags with at least 3 cards and a total inclusion of 1.0 or more are shown.

1. typal-vampire 143.5x 14.4 vs 0.10 avg

   All typal-vampire cards on Scryfall

   • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
   • Cordial Vampire 82% of decks
   • Stromkirk Captain 74% of decks
   • Indulgent Aristocrat 73% of decks
   • Legion Lieutenant 69% of decks
   • Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage 69% of decks
   • Sanctum Seeker 68% of decks
   • Master of Dark Rites 61% of decks
   • Voldaren Estate 58% of decks
   • Olivia's Wrath 55% of decks
   • Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin 55% of decks
   • Clavileño, First of the Blessed 52% of decks
   • Malakir Bloodwitch 52% of decks
   • Markov Baron 49% of decks
   • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
   • Champion of Dusk 43% of decks
   • Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle 43% of decks
   • Vampire Socialite 41% of decks
   • Patron of the Vein 37% of decks
   • New Blood 35% of decks
   • Forerunner of the Legion 35% of decks
   • Blade of the Bloodchief 31% of decks
   • Rakish Heir 30% of decks
   • Crossway Troublemakers 29% of decks
   • Anowon, the Ruin Sage 26% of decks
   • Stensia Masquerade 24% of decks
   • Olivia, Crimson Bride 20% of decks
   • Falkenrath Pit Fighter 20% of decks
   • Vampire Nocturnus 17% of decks
   • Blood Tribute 17% of decks
   • Bloodline Necromancer 13% of decks
   • Glass-Cast Heart 8% of decks
   • Accursed Duneyard 7% of decks
   • Vampires' Vengeance 7% of decks
   • Voldaren Ambusher 5% of decks
2. lifegain to damage 21.3x 1.6 vs 0.08 avg

   Transforms player lifegain into player damage.

   All lifegain to damage cards on Scryfall

   • Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose 65% of decks
   • Sanguine Bond 45% of decks
   • Marauding Blight-Priest 28% of decks
   • Scheming Silvertongue // Sign in Blood 23% of decks
3. life loss matters 15.6x 2.6 vs 0.17 avg

   All life loss matters cards on Scryfall

   • Exquisite Blood 51% of decks
   • Bloodthirsty Conqueror 50% of decks
   • Bloodletter of Aclazotz 42% of decks
   • Vampire Socialite 41% of decks
   • Knight of the Ebon Legion 31% of decks
   • Falkenrath Pit Fighter 20% of decks
   • Florian, Voldaren Scion 20% of decks
   • Voldaren Ambusher 5% of decks
4. slith ability 15.5x 1.1 vs 0.07 avg

   Whenever a creature deals combat damage to a player, it gets a +1/+1 counter.

   All slith ability cards on Scryfall

   • Drana, Liberator of Malakir 54% of decks
   • Rakish Heir 30% of decks
   • Stensia Masquerade 24% of decks
5. blood artist ability 11.5x 2.2 vs 0.19 avg

   Cards that have abilities along the lines of: "Whenever creature dies target/each opponent loses X life and you gain X life."

   All blood artist ability cards on Scryfall

   • Blood Artist 82% of decks
   • Cruel Celebrant 63% of decks
   • Vengeful Bloodwitch 34% of decks
   • Vein Ripper 18% of decks
   • Falkenrath Noble 18% of decks
   • Bastion of Remembrance 5% of decks
6. typal-choose 8.9x 4.2 vs 0.47 avg

   Choose a creature type with which to synergize.

   All typal-choose cards on Scryfall

   • Unclaimed Territory 43% of decks
   • Secluded Courtyard 42% of decks
   • Cavern of Souls 34% of decks
   • Herald's Horn 33% of decks
   • Three Tree City 30% of decks
   • Vanquisher's Banner 28% of decks
   • Pact of the Serpent 24% of decks
   • Patchwork Banner 22% of decks
   • Banner of Kinship 17% of decks
   • Door of Destinies 17% of decks
   • Kindred Dominance 16% of decks
   • Roaming Throne 15% of decks
   • Urza's Incubator 14% of decks
   • Etchings of the Chosen 14% of decks
   • Cover of Darkness 11% of decks
   • Patriarch's Bidding 9% of decks
   • Chronicle of Victory 8% of decks
   • Bloodline Bidding 8% of decks
   • Renewed Solidarity 8% of decks
   • Radiant Destiny 6% of decks
   • And They Shall Know No Fear 6% of decks
   • Kindred Boon 5% of decks
   • Kindred Judgment 4% of decks
7. theft-creature 8.6x 1.6 vs 0.19 avg

   All theft-creature cards on Scryfall

   • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
   • New Blood 35% of decks
   • Olivia Voldaren 25% of decks
   • Sorin, Lord of Innistrad 19% of decks
8. drain life 6.5x 3.1 vs 0.48 avg

   Hurt your opponent and gain life to match.

   All drain life cards on Scryfall

   • Sanctum Seeker 68% of decks
   • Malakir Bloodwitch 52% of decks
   • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
   • Twilight Prophet 46% of decks
   • Blood Tribute 17% of decks
   • Creeping Bloodsucker 17% of decks
   • Exsanguinate 14% of decks
   • Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord 10% of decks
   • Blind Obedience 9% of decks
   • Bontu's Monument 9% of decks
   • Glass-Cast Heart 8% of decks
   • Sorin Markov 8% of decks
   • Sorin the Mirthless 7% of decks
9. type change 6.3x 2.2 vs 0.35 avg

   All type change cards on Scryfall

   • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
   • Clavileño, First of the Blessed 52% of decks
   • New Blood 35% of decks
   • Olivia Voldaren 25% of decks
   • Roaming Throne 15% of decks
   • Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord 10% of decks
10. anthem 5.9x 6.0 vs 1.02 avg

    Your entire team gets +N/+N. Possibly limited to creature types or colors.

    All anthem cards on Scryfall

    • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
    • Stromkirk Captain 74% of decks
    • Legion Lieutenant 69% of decks
    • Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage 69% of decks
    • Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin 55% of decks
    • Markov Baron 49% of decks
    • Vanquisher's Banner 28% of decks
    • Patchwork Banner 22% of decks
    • Sorin, Lord of Innistrad 19% of decks
    • Warleader's Call 18% of decks
    • Banner of Kinship 17% of decks
    • Vampire Nocturnus 17% of decks
    • Door of Destinies 17% of decks
    • Etchings of the Chosen 14% of decks
    • Coat of Arms 10% of decks
    • Chronicle of Victory 8% of decks
    • Renewed Solidarity 8% of decks
    • Radiant Destiny 6% of decks
    • Caretaker's Talent 6% of decks
    • All-Out Assault 5% of decks
11. repeatable lifegain 5.7x 11.0 vs 1.91 avg

    All repeatable lifegain cards on Scryfall

    • Indulgent Aristocrat 73% of decks
    • Sanctum Seeker 68% of decks
    • Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose 65% of decks
    • Elenda, the Dusk Rose 59% of decks
    • Charismatic Conqueror 57% of decks
    • Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin 55% of decks
    • Exquisite Blood 51% of decks
    • Bloodthirsty Conqueror 50% of decks
    • Markov Baron 49% of decks
    • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
    • Vampire of the Dire Moon 46% of decks
    • Twilight Prophet 46% of decks
    • Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle 43% of decks
    • Vampire Nighthawk 33% of decks
    • Vault of the Archangel 33% of decks
    • Crossway Troublemakers 29% of decks
    • Scheming Silvertongue // Sign in Blood 23% of decks
    • Nighthawk Scavenger 19% of decks
    • Sorin, Lord of Innistrad 19% of decks
    • Gifted Aetherborn 17% of decks
    • Legion's Landing // Adanto, the First Fort 17% of decks
    • Creeping Bloodsucker 17% of decks
    • Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher 16% of decks
    • Qarsi Revenant 16% of decks
    • The Meathook Massacre 15% of decks
    • Nullpriest of Oblivion 14% of decks
    • Vampire Cutthroat 14% of decks
    • Bloodline Necromancer 13% of decks
    • Vampiric Rites 13% of decks
    • Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord 11% of decks
    • Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord 10% of decks
    • March of the Canonized 9% of decks
    • Blind Obedience 9% of decks
    • Bontu's Monument 9% of decks
    • Glass-Cast Heart 8% of decks
    • Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince 8% of decks
    • Sorin Markov 8% of decks
    • Sorin the Mirthless 7% of decks
    • Sorin, Solemn Visitor 5% of decks
12. restricted mana 5.6x 2.4 vs 0.42 avg

    Mana that has restrictions on what you can or cannot use it on.

    All restricted mana cards on Scryfall

    • Master of Dark Rites 61% of decks
    • Voldaren Estate 58% of decks
    • Unclaimed Territory 43% of decks
    • Secluded Courtyard 42% of decks
    • Cavern of Souls 34% of decks
13. noncreature typal 5.5x 9.3 vs 1.70 avg

    Cards that care about creature types, but not necessarily on a creature card—so they're compatible with the Kindred cards from Lorwyn, for example.

    All noncreature typal cards on Scryfall

    • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
    • Cordial Vampire 82% of decks
    • Indulgent Aristocrat 73% of decks
    • Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage 69% of decks
    • Master of Dark Rites 61% of decks
    • Voldaren Estate 58% of decks
    • Olivia's Wrath 55% of decks
    • Malakir Bloodwitch 52% of decks
    • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
    • Champion of Dusk 43% of decks
    • Vampire Socialite 41% of decks
    • Patron of the Vein 37% of decks
    • New Blood 35% of decks
    • Forerunner of the Legion 35% of decks
    • Crossway Troublemakers 29% of decks
    • Olivia Voldaren 25% of decks
    • Olivia, Crimson Bride 20% of decks
    • Falkenrath Pit Fighter 20% of decks
    • Door of Destinies 17% of decks
    • Blood Tribute 17% of decks
    • Chronicle of Victory 8% of decks
    • Renewed Solidarity 8% of decks
    • Accursed Duneyard 7% of decks
    • Voldaren Ambusher 5% of decks
14. untracked indefinite effect 5.4x 2.0 vs 0.38 avg

    Effects that last forever but aren't tracked by anything. For these purposes we're not counting ETB clones.

    All untracked indefinite effect cards on Scryfall

    • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
    • Clavileño, First of the Blessed 52% of decks
    • New Blood 35% of decks
    • Olivia Voldaren 25% of decks
    • Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord 10% of decks
15. typal-share 5.3x 1.1 vs 0.21 avg

    Tribal effects that care about shared creature types.

    All typal-share cards on Scryfall

    • Path of Ancestry 61% of decks
    • Shared Animosity 36% of decks
    • Coat of Arms 10% of decks
    • Heirloom Blade 5% of decks
16. opponent loses life 4.8x 6.8 vs 1.42 avg

    All opponent loses life cards on Scryfall

    • Blood Artist 82% of decks
    • Sanctum Seeker 68% of decks
    • Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose 65% of decks
    • Cruel Celebrant 63% of decks
    • Malakir Bloodwitch 52% of decks
    • Twilight Prophet 46% of decks
    • Sanguine Bond 45% of decks
    • Vengeful Bloodwitch 34% of decks
    • Marauding Blight-Priest 28% of decks
    • Pact of the Serpent 24% of decks
    • Scheming Silvertongue // Sign in Blood 23% of decks
    • Bolas's Citadel 20% of decks
    • Vein Ripper 18% of decks
    • Falkenrath Noble 18% of decks
    • Blood Tribute 17% of decks
    • The Meathook Massacre 15% of decks
    • Exsanguinate 14% of decks
    • Sign in Blood 11% of decks
    • Blind Obedience 9% of decks
    • Bontu's Monument 9% of decks
    • Glass-Cast Heart 8% of decks
    • Bloodline Recollector // Ancestral Craving 6% of decks
    • Bastion of Remembrance 5% of decks
17. gives deathtouch 4.8x 1.3 vs 0.27 avg

    All gives deathtouch cards on Scryfall

    • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
    • Vault of the Archangel 33% of decks
    • Crossway Troublemakers 29% of decks
    • Qarsi Revenant 16% of decks
    • All-Out Assault 5% of decks
18. sacrifice outlet-creature 4.7x 6.2 vs 1.31 avg

    All sacrifice outlet-creature cards on Scryfall

    • Indulgent Aristocrat 73% of decks
    • Master of Dark Rites 61% of decks
    • Viscera Seer 48% of decks
    • Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord 47% of decks
    • Yahenni, Undying Partisan 40% of decks
    • Village Rites 35% of decks
    • Phyrexian Tower 28% of decks
    • Anowon, the Ruin Sage 26% of decks
    • Baron Bertram Graywater 26% of decks
    • Ruthless Lawbringer 24% of decks
    • Bartolomé del Presidio 23% of decks
    • Diabolic Intent 23% of decks
    • Falkenrath Pit Fighter 20% of decks
    • Vampire Gourmand 20% of decks
    • Phyrexian Altar 20% of decks
    • Deadly Dispute 17% of decks
    • Etchings of the Chosen 14% of decks
    • Vampiric Rites 13% of decks
    • Ashnod's Altar 12% of decks
    • Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord 11% of decks
    • Corrupted Conviction 9% of decks
    • Culling the Weak 9% of decks
    • Victimize 9% of decks
    • Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince 8% of decks
    • Plumb the Forbidden 7% of decks
19. toughness boost to all 4.7x 5.7 vs 1.21 avg

    All toughness boost to all cards on Scryfall

    • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
    • Stromkirk Captain 74% of decks
    • Legion Lieutenant 69% of decks
    • Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage 69% of decks
    • Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin 55% of decks
    • Markov Baron 49% of decks
    • Vanquisher's Banner 28% of decks
    • Patchwork Banner 22% of decks
    • Warleader's Call 18% of decks
    • Banner of Kinship 17% of decks
    • Vampire Nocturnus 17% of decks
    • Door of Destinies 17% of decks
    • Etchings of the Chosen 14% of decks
    • Coat of Arms 10% of decks
    • Chronicle of Victory 8% of decks
    • Radiant Destiny 6% of decks
    • Caretaker's Talent 6% of decks
    • All-Out Assault 5% of decks
20. tap fuel-creature 4.7x 1.3 vs 0.29 avg

    Tap a creature to pay for/activate an effect

    All tap fuel-creature cards on Scryfall

    • Captivating Vampire 82% of decks
    • New Blood 35% of decks
    • Blood Tribute 17% of decks