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
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Blind Obedience
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
51%synergy
The Gaffer
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Soul Warden
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Soul's Attendant
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
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Marauding Blight-Priest
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Serra Ascendant
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Starscape Cleric
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Exemplar of Light
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Indulging Patrician
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Resplendent Angel
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Guide of Souls
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Auriok Champion
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Children of Korlis
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Vanishing Verse
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Congregate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Incursion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Fumigate
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Repay in Kind
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Sorin's Vengeance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Griffin Aerie
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Kaya
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Life Insurance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Talent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Deification
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Sorin Markov
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
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