Edgar Markov (Card)
Edgar Markov
In 296 decks
0% of 433767 decks
Mar 12, 2024
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Top Commanders (5)
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
1.93% of 2334 decks
45 decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.40% of 9216 decks
37 decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.20% of 8353 decks
17 decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.12% of 17146 decks
20 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.11% of 23693 decks
25 decks
New Cards (1)
Leyline of the Guildpact
56% of 9 decks
+53% synergy
High Synergy Cards (10)
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
40% of 52 decks
+39% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
38% of 52 decks
+35% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
36% of 56 decks
+35% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
36% of 294 decks
+34% synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36% of 42 decks
+33% synergy
Rhystic Study
46% of 178 decks
+31% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
31% of 293 decks
+31% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42% of 178 decks
+27% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
28% of 54 decks
+27% synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
27% of 114 decks
+26% synergy
Top Cards (10)
Swords to Plowshares
34% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Smothering Tithe
34% of 294 decks
+22% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
34% of 271 decks
+33% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27% of 52 decks
+25% synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
27% of 269 decks
+26% synergy
Cordial Vampire
27% of 293 decks
+26% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26% of 171 decks
+18% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26% of 42 decks
+22% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26% of 176 decks
+25% synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
25% of 169 decks
+25% synergy
Creatures (50)
Captivating Vampire
25% of 295 decks
+24% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25% of 286 decks
+22% synergy
Roaming Throne
24% of 42 decks
+7% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
23% of 294 decks
+23% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
23% of 295 decks
+23% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
23% of 294 decks
+22% synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22% of 294 decks
+22% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22% of 172 decks
+18% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
22% of 269 decks
+22% synergy
Sen Triplets
22% of 178 decks
+22% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22% of 178 decks
+21% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
22% of 178 decks
+21% synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
22% of 169 decks
+21% synergy
Drana and Linvala
22% of 138 decks
+20% synergy
The Ur-Dragon
21% of 169 decks
+21% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
21% of 295 decks
+20% synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
21% of 177 decks
+21% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21% of 160 decks
+19% synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
20% of 80 decks
+18% synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
19% of 269 decks
+19% synergy
Master of Dark Rites
19% of 52 decks
+18% synergy
Markov Baron
19% of 122 decks
+18% synergy
Arvad the Cursed
19% of 294 decks
+18% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
19% of 178 decks
+18% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
18% of 294 decks
+17% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18% of 288 decks
+10% synergy
Blood Artist
18% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18% of 293 decks
+17% synergy
Vampire Socialite
17% of 271 decks
+17% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
17% of 271 decks
+17% synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
17% of 295 decks
+17% synergy
Realmwalker
17% of 157 decks
+14% synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
17% of 164 decks
+17% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17% of 271 decks
+16% synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
17% of 160 decks
+16% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
17% of 220 decks
+16% synergy
Champion of Dusk
16% of 294 decks
+15% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16% of 178 decks
+13% synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16% of 134 decks
+15% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16% of 160 decks
+14% synergy
Patron of the Vein
16% of 295 decks
+15% synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15% of 271 decks
+15% synergy
Redemption Choir
15% of 52 decks
+14% synergy
Evelyn, the Covetous
15% of 134 decks
+15% synergy
Twilight Prophet
15% of 294 decks
+13% synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
15% of 96 decks
+14% synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
14% of 196 decks
+14% synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14% of 56 decks
+13% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14% of 295 decks
+11% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14% of 271 decks
+11% synergy
Instants (38)
Anguished Unmaking
25% of 295 decks
+20% synergy
Force of Will
24% of 178 decks
+18% synergy
Teferi's Protection
23% of 295 decks
+13% synergy
Mana Drain
22% of 178 decks
+15% synergy
Nexus of Fate
20% of 177 decks
+19% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20% of 295 decks
+10% synergy
Sunder
20% of 178 decks
+20% synergy
Path to Exile
20% of 295 decks
+0% synergy
Counterspell
15% of 178 decks
-7% synergy
Heroic Intervention
14% of 169 decks
+1% synergy
Boros Charm
12% of 293 decks
+6% synergy
Crackling Doom
11% of 293 decks
+10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 74 decks
+3% synergy
Beast Within
11% of 169 decks
-8% synergy
Demonic Consultation
10% of 295 decks
+8% synergy
Despark
9% of 293 decks
+5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9% of 295 decks
+1% synergy
Dark Ritual
9% of 295 decks
-2% synergy
Force of Negation
9% of 176 decks
+4% synergy
Mortify
9% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Generous Gift
9% of 293 decks
-3% synergy
Chaos Warp
8% of 293 decks
-8% synergy
Arcane Denial
8% of 178 decks
-1% synergy
Boil
8% of 293 decks
+7% synergy
Terminate
8% of 293 decks
+3% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7% of 168 decks
+1% synergy
Kindred Summons
7% of 169 decks
+6% synergy
Stinging Study
6% of 275 decks
+5% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 285 decks
-2% synergy
Utter End
6% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Akroma's Will
6% of 281 decks
+1% synergy
Intuition
6% of 178 decks
+5% synergy
For the Ancestors
6% of 54 decks
+5% synergy
Eladamri's Call
5% of 169 decks
+3% synergy
Worldly Tutor
5% of 169 decks
-1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5% of 132 decks
-5% synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
5% of 269 decks
+5% synergy
Return to Dust
5% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Sorceries (50)
Farseek
25% of 169 decks
+9% synergy
Demonic Tutor
22% of 295 decks
+10% synergy
Cultivate
21% of 169 decks
-1% synergy
Time Stretch
21% of 178 decks
+20% synergy
Expropriate
21% of 178 decks
+20% synergy
Nature's Lore
20% of 169 decks
+5% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
18% of 271 decks
+17% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16% of 285 decks
+14% synergy
Three Visits
16% of 169 decks
+4% synergy
Blasphemous Act
14% of 293 decks
-2% synergy
Rampant Growth
14% of 169 decks
-2% synergy
Time Warp
14% of 178 decks
+13% synergy
Ravages of War
14% of 295 decks
+14% synergy
New Blood
14% of 295 decks
+13% synergy
Apocalypse
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Devastation
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Epicenter
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Decree of Annihilation
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Jokulhaups
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Obliterate
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Ruination
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Global Ruin
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Armageddon
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Wake of Destruction
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Tectonic Break
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Thieves' Auction
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Blood Tribute
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Kodama's Reach
12% of 169 decks
-4% synergy
Acid Rain
12% of 178 decks
+12% synergy
Damn
12% of 274 decks
+7% synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
10% of 294 decks
+9% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9% of 169 decks
+5% synergy
Scrambleverse
9% of 293 decks
+9% synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
9% of 294 decks
+7% synergy
Warp World
9% of 293 decks
+8% synergy
Kindred Dominance
8% of 295 decks
+7% synergy
Vindicate
8% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8% of 162 decks
+7% synergy
Night's Whisper
8% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Farewell
7% of 236 decks
+1% synergy
Sign in Blood
7% of 295 decks
+2% synergy
Last March of the Ents
6% of 62 decks
+3% synergy
Catastrophe
6% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Merciless Eviction
6% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Grim Tutor
6% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Eureka
6% of 169 decks
+6% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6% of 169 decks
+4% synergy
Transmute Artifact
6% of 178 decks
+5% synergy
Timetwister
6% of 178 decks
+5% synergy
Utility Artifacts (38)
Maskwood Nexus
19% of 276 decks
+16% synergy
The One Ring
18% of 131 decks
+10% synergy
Herald's Horn
18% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 295 decks
-8% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14% of 294 decks
+10% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13% of 293 decks
+8% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Urza's Incubator
13% of 295 decks
+10% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13% of 295 decks
-15% synergy
Darksteel Monolith
13% of 86 decks
+11% synergy
Smokestack
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Mindslaver
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Static Orb
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Winter Orb
12% of 295 decks
+11% synergy
The Great Henge
12% of 164 decks
+7% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11% of 271 decks
+11% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11% of 54 decks
+8% synergy
Fist of Suns
10% of 169 decks
+10% synergy
Sword of the Animist
9% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Skullclamp
9% of 295 decks
-3% synergy
Shadowspear
9% of 288 decks
+6% synergy
Door of Destinies
8% of 295 decks
+7% synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8% of 135 decks
+7% synergy
Helm of the Host
7% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6% of 294 decks
+2% synergy
Heroes' Podium
6% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Doors of Durin
6% of 66 decks
+5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Mithril Coat
5% of 110 decks
-1% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Embercleave
5% of 288 decks
+4% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5% of 194 decks
+3% synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
5% of 273 decks
+5% synergy
Possessed Portal
5% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Bontu's Monument
5% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Enchantments (42)
March of the Canonized
25% of 52 decks
+24% synergy
Exquisite Blood
22% of 295 decks
+20% synergy
Rising Waters
20% of 178 decks
+20% synergy
Stasis
20% of 178 decks
+20% synergy
Mana Breach
20% of 178 decks
+19% synergy
Back to Basics
20% of 178 decks
+19% synergy
Sanguine Bond
19% of 295 decks
+16% synergy
Omniscience
17% of 178 decks
+16% synergy
Black Market Connections
17% of 209 decks
+11% synergy
Nether Void
15% of 295 decks
+15% synergy
Legion's Landing
15% of 294 decks
+14% synergy
Mana Vortex
14% of 178 decks
+14% synergy
Blood Moon
13% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
13% of 293 decks
+13% synergy
Humility
12% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Impending Disaster
12% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
11% of 295 decks
+11% synergy
Kindred Discovery
11% of 178 decks
+7% synergy
Guardian Project
10% of 168 decks
+6% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10% of 112 decks
+7% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10% of 166 decks
+7% synergy
Mirari's Wake
9% of 169 decks
+6% synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8% of 177 decks
+7% synergy
Shared Animosity
8% of 293 decks
+6% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8% of 295 decks
+0% synergy
Elven Chorus
8% of 65 decks
+5% synergy
Mystic Remora
7% of 178 decks
-2% synergy
Doubling Season
7% of 169 decks
+3% synergy
Divine Intervention
7% of 295 decks
+7% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7% of 169 decks
+6% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6% of 168 decks
+1% synergy
Living Plane
6% of 169 decks
+6% synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
6% of 52 decks
+5% synergy
Anointed Procession
6% of 295 decks
+1% synergy
Embargo
6% of 178 decks
+6% synergy
Descendants' Fury
6% of 90 decks
+5% synergy
Knights' Charge
6% of 289 decks
+5% synergy
Font of Agonies
5% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Drop of Honey
5% of 169 decks
+5% synergy
Descendants' Path
5% of 169 decks
+5% synergy
Sylvan Library
5% of 169 decks
-1% synergy
Cleric Class
5% of 274 decks
+4% synergy
Planeswalkers (11)
Narset, Parter of Veils
20% of 176 decks
+17% synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19% of 176 decks
+17% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18% of 292 decks
+18% synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
18% of 164 decks
+16% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15% of 293 decks
+15% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10% of 271 decks
+10% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8% of 295 decks
+8% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8% of 198 decks
+7% synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Sorin Markov
5% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Utility Lands (31)
Gaea's Cradle
30% of 169 decks
+28% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27% of 295 decks
+17% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19% of 151 decks
+10% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 295 decks
-11% synergy
Bojuka Bog
16% of 295 decks
+0% synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
15% of 295 decks
+15% synergy
Ancient Tomb
15% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13% of 295 decks
+10% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 236 decks
+6% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10% of 295 decks
+8% synergy
Rogue's Passage
10% of 295 decks
-9% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9% of 236 decks
+4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9% of 136 decks
+0% synergy
Cabal Coffers
9% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Minas Tirith
8% of 107 decks
+3% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8% of 295 decks
+2% synergy
Restless Vents
8% of 52 decks
+7% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7% of 295 decks
+3% synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7% of 274 decks
-2% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7% of 293 decks
+6% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 295 decks
-3% synergy
The Black Gate
7% of 107 decks
+4% synergy
Rivendell
6% of 62 decks
+3% synergy
Castle Locthwain
6% of 289 decks
+3% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 274 decks
-1% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6% of 260 decks
+3% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6% of 295 decks
+6% synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6% of 295 decks
+5% synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Mana Artifacts (22)
Sol Ring
68% of 295 decks
-16% synergy
Arcane Signet
58% of 289 decks
-12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29% of 295 decks
+19% synergy
Mana Crypt
23% of 295 decks
+11% synergy
Orzhov Signet
20% of 295 decks
+13% synergy
Rakdos Signet
19% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19% of 281 decks
+11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
18% of 295 decks
+1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
16% of 295 decks
-5% synergy
Timeless Lotus
16% of 103 decks
+14% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13% of 286 decks
+12% synergy
Boros Signet
13% of 293 decks
+7% synergy
Relic of Legends
12% of 182 decks
+9% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11% of 293 decks
+6% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10% of 293 decks
+5% synergy
Mox Amber
9% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8% of 291 decks
+3% synergy
Mox Diamond
6% of 295 decks
+2% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 295 decks
+2% synergy
Thought Vessel
6% of 295 decks
-10% synergy
Chrome Mox
6% of 295 decks
-1% synergy
Mana Vault
5% of 295 decks
-1% synergy
Lands (50)
Command Tower
69% of 295 decks
-4% synergy
Savai Triome
42% of 285 decks
+38% synergy
Blood Crypt
42% of 293 decks
+33% synergy
Godless Shrine
41% of 295 decks
+32% synergy
Sacred Foundry
35% of 293 decks
+27% synergy
Exotic Orchard
35% of 295 decks
+0% synergy
Path of Ancestry
34% of 295 decks
+14% synergy
Watery Grave
31% of 178 decks
+21% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31% of 169 decks
+21% synergy
Indatha Triome
30% of 162 decks
+27% synergy
Marsh Flats
30% of 295 decks
+18% synergy
Ketria Triome
30% of 162 decks
+26% synergy
Voldaren Estate
30% of 271 decks
+29% synergy
The World Tree
29% of 158 decks
+27% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
29% of 124 decks
+25% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29% of 295 decks
+19% synergy
Arid Mesa
29% of 295 decks
+18% synergy
Bayou
28% of 169 decks
+25% synergy
Temple Garden
28% of 169 decks
+19% synergy
Breeding Pool
28% of 169 decks
+19% synergy
Stomping Ground
28% of 169 decks
+19% synergy
Raugrin Triome
28% of 171 decks
+25% synergy
Taiga
28% of 169 decks
+25% synergy
Underground Sea
28% of 178 decks
+24% synergy
Steam Vents
28% of 178 decks
+18% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28% of 178 decks
+18% synergy
Zagoth Triome
27% of 162 decks
+23% synergy
Tropical Island
27% of 169 decks
+24% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27% of 124 decks
+22% synergy
Xander's Lounge
27% of 132 decks
+23% synergy
Nomad Outpost
26% of 293 decks
+23% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
26% of 124 decks
+22% synergy
Tundra
25% of 178 decks
+22% synergy
Volcanic Island
25% of 178 decks
+22% synergy
Vault of Champions
23% of 281 decks
+18% synergy
Plateau
23% of 293 decks
+20% synergy
Raffine's Tower
23% of 132 decks
+19% synergy
Savannah
22% of 169 decks
+20% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22% of 236 decks
+18% synergy
Cavern of Souls
22% of 295 decks
+16% synergy
Badlands
22% of 293 decks
+19% synergy
Scrubland
22% of 295 decks
+19% synergy
Luxury Suite
21% of 292 decks
+14% synergy
Spectator Seating
20% of 279 decks
+15% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18% of 293 decks
+12% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18% of 294 decks
+13% synergy
Isolated Chapel
18% of 295 decks
+12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 295 decks
-4% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16% of 295 decks
+4% synergy
Polluted Delta
16% of 295 decks
+5% synergy