Edgar Markov (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Kirol, Attentive First-Year
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Countryside
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
3.2%inclusion3 decks93 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Captivating Vampire
92%inclusion245 decks266 decks
81%synergy
Blood Artist
97%inclusion258 decks266 decks
79%synergy
Cordial Vampire
89%inclusion238 decks266 decks
79%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion228 decks266 decks
76%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
80%inclusion214 decks266 decks
73%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion224 decks266 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
80%inclusion213 decks266 decks
71%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
82%inclusion218 decks266 decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
76%inclusion203 decks266 decks
67%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
77%inclusion206 decks266 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
80%inclusion212 decks266 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion205 decks266 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion202 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion200 decks266 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion194 decks264 decks
66%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
72%inclusion192 decks266 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion185 decks266 decks
60%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion178 decks266 decks
58%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion169 decks266 decks
56%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion155 decks266 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion152 decks266 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion151 decks266 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion140 decks266 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion114 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion110 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion77 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion77 decks266 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
53%inclusion142 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
52%inclusion138 decks266 decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
52%inclusion137 decks266 decks
43%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
51%inclusion135 decks266 decks
44%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
49%inclusion131 decks266 decks
43%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
48%inclusion128 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Markov Baron
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
41%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
47%inclusion125 decks266 decks
38%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion124 decks266 decks
39%synergy
Champion of Dusk
46%inclusion123 decks266 decks
41%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion105 decks266 decks
35%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
38%inclusion100 decks266 decks
35%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion96 decks266 decks
30%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion95 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
35%inclusion94 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
35%inclusion93 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
33%inclusion89 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
30%inclusion80 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
29%inclusion76 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Patron of the Vein
24%inclusion64 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
23%inclusion62 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion56 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
21%inclusion55 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
21%inclusion55 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
21%inclusion55 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Blood Seeker
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion146 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion139 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion120 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion63 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion40 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion119 decks266 decks
35%synergy
New Blood
29%inclusion77 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion75 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion56 decks266 decks
-18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion53 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion44 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion128 decks266 decks
42%synergy
Herald's Horn
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
20%inclusion54 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-24%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-24%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion116 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion98 decks266 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion97 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion92 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion83 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
28%inclusion75 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion66 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion66 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion134 decks266 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion160 decks266 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
47%inclusion125 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion110 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion103 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
-17%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion248 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion222 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion100 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
-15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
-29%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-21%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion257 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion256 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion240 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion217 decks266 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion200 decks266 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion195 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion168 decks266 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion166 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion156 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion154 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion152 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
56%inclusion148 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion145 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
53%inclusion142 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion142 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion140 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion125 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
45%inclusion120 decks266 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion118 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion107 decks266 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion101 decks266 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion96 decks266 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion91 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion82 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion78 decks266 decks
-29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion77 decks266 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion76 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion63 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
-19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion55 decks266 decks
-30%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
-17%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion44 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion40 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
2%synergy