Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Chronicle of Victory
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gathering Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion333 decks372 decks
79%synergy
Captivating Vampire
87%inclusion323 decks372 decks
76%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
85%inclusion318 decks372 decks
75%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
83%inclusion309 decks372 decks
74%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion280 decks372 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion278 decks372 decks
66%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion291 decks372 decks
66%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion309 decks372 decks
65%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion275 decks372 decks
64%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
73%inclusion271 decks372 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
75%inclusion279 decks372 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion261 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion253 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion253 decks372 decks
58%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
68%inclusion252 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion251 decks372 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
67%inclusion250 decks372 decks
54%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion240 decks372 decks
57%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
62%inclusion231 decks372 decks
55%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion229 decks372 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion144 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
-13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
-20%synergy
Creatures
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
60%inclusion223 decks372 decks
51%synergy
Markov Baron
58%inclusion217 decks372 decks
52%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
56%inclusion209 decks372 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion174 decks313 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion201 decks372 decks
47%synergy
Vampire Socialite
53%inclusion196 decks372 decks
47%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
51%inclusion189 decks372 decks
45%synergy
Champion of Dusk
50%inclusion187 decks372 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion176 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
47%inclusion176 decks372 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion155 decks372 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
41%inclusion151 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Rakish Heir
36%inclusion134 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
36%inclusion134 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion131 decks369 decks
30%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
35%inclusion132 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion124 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
30%inclusion113 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
30%inclusion111 decks372 decks
26%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
30%inclusion111 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
29%inclusion108 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
29%inclusion98 decks341 decks
24%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
28%inclusion105 decks369 decks
24%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
28%inclusion105 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
27%inclusion99 decks372 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
26%inclusion96 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
26%inclusion96 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion95 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Drana and Linvala
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
23%inclusion84 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
22%inclusion83 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion81 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
22%inclusion80 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion78 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion76 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
20%inclusion73 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion71 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion67 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
17%inclusion65 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion46 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion202 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion179 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion114 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
26%inclusion95 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion78 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion78 decks372 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion59 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion45 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.6%inclusion32 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion27 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
7.3%inclusion27 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
-11%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
43%inclusion159 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion132 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion122 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion108 decks372 decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion65 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion48 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
-11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion41 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion28 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
44%inclusion162 decks372 decks
37%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion124 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
27%inclusion102 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion98 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Banner of Kinship
23%inclusion73 decks311 decks
20%synergy
Door of Destinies
23%inclusion84 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion76 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion27 decks372 decks
-24%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion170 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion163 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion152 decks372 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion121 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion119 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion116 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Warleader's Call
27%inclusion99 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
22%inclusion81 decks372 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion68 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion36 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.8%inclusion29 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
52%inclusion193 decks372 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
22%inclusion81 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion214 decks372 decks
44%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion174 decks347 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
49%inclusion184 decks372 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion134 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
34%inclusion128 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
-14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion339 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion299 decks372 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion116 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion115 decks372 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion103 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion93 decks372 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion72 decks372 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion58 decks372 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion356 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion351 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion336 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion328 decks372 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion322 decks372 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion304 decks372 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion293 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Savai Triome
73%inclusion273 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion273 decks372 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion271 decks372 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion263 decks372 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
70%inclusion261 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion251 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion246 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Estate
64%inclusion239 decks372 decks
56%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion225 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion208 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion184 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
45%inclusion166 decks372 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
43%inclusion159 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion158 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion157 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion156 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
40%inclusion149 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion145 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion145 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion142 decks372 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion134 decks372 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion133 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion114 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion99 decks372 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion98 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion85 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
-16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion76 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion76 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion71 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion70 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion69 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion68 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion67 decks372 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion65 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion61 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion59 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
15%inclusion57 decks372 decks
-21%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
7%synergy