Sorin of House Markov (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Sorin of House Markov
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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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Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Blind Obedience
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
55%synergy
The Gaffer
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Soul Warden
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Soul's Attendant
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Serra Ascendant
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Starscape Cleric
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Suture Priest
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Indulging Patrician
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Exemplar of Light
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Ocelot Pride
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Darkstar Augur
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Resplendent Angel
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Guide of Souls
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Auriok Champion
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Children of Korlis
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Batwing Brume
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Congregate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Incursion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Revival // Revenge
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sorin's Vengeance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Oath of Kaya
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Life Insurance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deification
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Sorin Markov
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
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