Sorin of House Markov (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 26, 2025
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
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Exsanguinate
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Soul Warden
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Soul's Attendant
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Revival // Revenge
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Indulging Patrician
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
16%synergy
The Gaffer
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Guide of Souls
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Thrull Parasite
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Markov Purifier
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Basilica Screecher
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Resplendent Angel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Mortify
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Incursion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Congregate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Fumigate
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin's Vengeance
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Consume Spirit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Revelation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
The Chain Veil
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Excalibur II
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Oven
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Chalice of Life
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cleric Class
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Deification
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Griffin Aerie
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Accord
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Oath of Kaya
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Talent
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Call the Bloodline
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Vampire Lord
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
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