Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Lifegain

Mike Carrozza
Am I The Bolas? - Upsetting the Threat
Is it worth taking out a threatening deck before it actually gets off the ground or is that against the spirit of Commander?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Renewed Solidarity
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
95% of 160 decks +84% synergy
Blood Artist
95% of 160 decks +77% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
84% of 64 decks +75% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
78% of 160 decks +68% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
79% of 160 decks +67% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74% of 160 decks +64% synergy
Master of Dark Rites
71% of 140 decks +63% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
74% of 160 decks +63% synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
72% of 160 decks +63% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
72% of 160 decks +59% synergy
Top Cards
Captivating Vampire
93% of 160 decks +82% synergy
Exquisite Blood
85% of 160 decks +77% synergy
Cordial Vampire
84% of 160 decks +73% synergy
Teferi's Protection
83% of 160 decks +58% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82% of 160 decks +19% synergy
Skullclamp
78% of 160 decks +52% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77% of 160 decks +63% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
74% of 140 decks +63% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71% of 140 decks +62% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
69% of 160 decks +64% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94% of 160 decks +71% synergy
Smothering Tithe
64% of 160 decks +33% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59% of 160 decks +44% synergy
Chrome Mox
56% of 160 decks +50% synergy
The One Ring
53% of 155 decks +45% synergy
Mox Diamond
51% of 160 decks +48% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36% of 160 decks +28% synergy
Mana Vault
35% of 160 decks +30% synergy
Ad Nauseam
11% of 160 decks +8% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
68% of 160 decks +57% synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
66% of 160 decks +59% synergy
Viscera Seer
59% of 160 decks +49% synergy
Twilight Prophet
54% of 160 decks +46% synergy
Markov Baron
52% of 153 decks +45% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52% of 160 decks +43% synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
51% of 160 decks +43% synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
50% of 160 decks +47% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
50% of 160 decks +38% synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
48% of 160 decks +41% synergy
Vein Ripper
46% of 121 decks +42% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
44% of 140 decks +36% synergy
Drana and Linvala
40% of 159 decks +29% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
40% of 160 decks +33% synergy
Esper Sentinel
39% of 160 decks +19% synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
37% of 87 decks +32% synergy
Vampire Socialite
35% of 160 decks +28% synergy
Roaming Throne
34% of 140 decks +26% synergy
Champion of Dusk
32% of 160 decks +25% synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
31% of 160 decks +24% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31% of 160 decks +27% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31% of 160 decks +24% synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
30% of 160 decks +24% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29% of 160 decks +18% synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
28% of 160 decks +26% synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
26% of 160 decks +23% synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
25% of 160 decks +22% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25% of 160 decks +19% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24% of 160 decks +21% synergy
Bloodghast
24% of 160 decks +21% synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23% of 111 decks +16% synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
22% of 160 decks +19% synergy
Rakish Heir
22% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Patron of the Vein
21% of 160 decks +15% synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
20% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19% of 140 decks +15% synergy
Vampire Gourmand
18% of 62 decks +14% synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
16% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16% of 111 decks +11% synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
16% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16% of 160 decks +11% synergy
Vicious Conquistador
15% of 160 decks +13% synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15% of 60 decks +11% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
15% of 160 decks +11% synergy
Grand Abolisher
15% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
14% of 160 decks +11% synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14% of 140 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
89% of 160 decks +71% synergy
Dark Ritual
59% of 160 decks +45% synergy
Path to Exile
49% of 160 decks +3% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Akroma's Will
29% of 160 decks +16% synergy
Culling the Weak
29% of 160 decks +26% synergy
Deflecting Swat
24% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Boros Charm
22% of 160 decks -11% synergy
Silence
19% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Deadly Rollick
18% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Village Rites
16% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
13% of 90 decks +5% synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
12% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Entomb
12% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11% of 160 decks +7% synergy
Pyroblast
11% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 160 decks -4% synergy
Mortify
10% of 160 decks -7% synergy
Fell the Profane
8% of 104 decks +2% synergy
Deadly Dispute
8% of 160 decks -11% synergy
Generous Gift
7% of 160 decks -17% synergy
Fracture
6% of 160 decks -3% synergy
Fire Covenant
6% of 160 decks +3% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6% of 143 decks -4% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5% of 155 decks +1% synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
59% of 160 decks +50% synergy
Imperial Seal
49% of 160 decks +44% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
38% of 160 decks +31% synergy
Reanimate
34% of 160 decks +21% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31% of 160 decks +26% synergy
New Blood
31% of 160 decks +25% synergy
Toxic Deluge
25% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Damn
24% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Grim Tutor
22% of 160 decks +18% synergy
Farewell
19% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Pact of the Serpent
18% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17% of 143 decks +14% synergy
Blood Tribute
16% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Vandalblast
14% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14% of 160 decks -24% synergy
Damnation
13% of 160 decks +9% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13% of 62 decks +6% synergy
Exsanguinate
12% of 160 decks +9% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9% of 160 decks +8% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Kindred Dominance
9% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Vindicate
7% of 160 decks -2% synergy
Jeska's Will
6% of 160 decks -4% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 160 decks -8% synergy
Blasphemous Act
6% of 160 decks -16% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
26% of 160 decks +18% synergy
Urza's Incubator
23% of 160 decks +20% synergy
Lotus Petal
22% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Coat of Arms
20% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Bontu's Monument
20% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18% of 160 decks +15% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
18% of 160 decks +11% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16% of 160 decks +13% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Banner of Kinship
16% of 62 decks +11% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Greaves
13% of 160 decks -19% synergy
Jet Medallion
11% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Door of Destinies
11% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10% of 160 decks +9% synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6% of 160 decks -4% synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
62% of 160 decks +54% synergy
Anointed Procession
49% of 160 decks +35% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
39% of 160 decks +35% synergy
Black Market Connections
39% of 160 decks +24% synergy
Necropotence
34% of 160 decks +29% synergy
Shared Animosity
29% of 160 decks +21% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Warleader's Call
22% of 121 decks +12% synergy
Grave Pact
22% of 160 decks +18% synergy
Impact Tremors
21% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Legion's Landing
20% of 160 decks +15% synergy
Blind Obedience
20% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Cover of Darkness
14% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13% of 160 decks +7% synergy
Animate Dead
13% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10% of 160 decks +9% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8% of 90 decks +2% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
8% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6% of 160 decks +3% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 140 decks +4% synergy
Black Market
6% of 160 decks -0% synergy
Land Tax
6% of 160 decks -2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
54% of 160 decks +48% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
17% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Sorin Markov
16% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11% of 160 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81% of 160 decks +65% synergy
Ancient Tomb
78% of 160 decks +68% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65% of 160 decks +57% synergy
Three Tree City
55% of 93 decks +48% synergy
Cabal Coffers
38% of 160 decks +33% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Urza's Saga
26% of 160 decks +20% synergy
Bojuka Bog
20% of 160 decks -11% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19% of 160 decks +9% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18% of 160 decks +17% synergy
Reliquary Tower
17% of 160 decks -0% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12% of 160 decks +2% synergy
Minas Tirith
11% of 150 decks +1% synergy
Castle Locthwain
9% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8% of 160 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97% of 160 decks +7% synergy
Arcane Signet
81% of 160 decks -5% synergy
Mana Crypt
49% of 160 decks +42% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23% of 160 decks -11% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
23% of 160 decks -17% synergy
Mox Opal
19% of 160 decks +15% synergy
Fellwar Stone
17% of 160 decks -10% synergy
Patchwork Banner
17% of 90 decks +10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 160 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11% of 160 decks -27% synergy
Mox Amber
8% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Orzhov Signet
8% of 160 decks -34% synergy
Rakdos Signet
7% of 160 decks -33% synergy
Grim Monolith
6% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Lands
Scrubland
99% of 160 decks +86% synergy
Badlands
98% of 160 decks +86% synergy
Command Tower
98% of 160 decks +6% synergy
Plateau
97% of 160 decks +85% synergy
Blood Crypt
93% of 160 decks +48% synergy
Godless Shrine
92% of 160 decks +45% synergy
Marsh Flats
91% of 160 decks +58% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90% of 160 decks +59% synergy
Cavern of Souls
89% of 160 decks +79% synergy
Arid Mesa
88% of 160 decks +55% synergy
Sacred Foundry
86% of 160 decks +42% synergy
Mana Confluence
70% of 160 decks +60% synergy
Luxury Suite
68% of 160 decks +34% synergy
Vault of Champions
68% of 160 decks +31% synergy
City of Brass
61% of 160 decks +50% synergy
Savai Triome
57% of 160 decks +15% synergy
Spectator Seating
51% of 160 decks +16% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46% of 160 decks +39% synergy
Voldaren Estate
44% of 160 decks +35% synergy
Polluted Delta
41% of 160 decks +34% synergy
Scalding Tarn
34% of 160 decks +27% synergy
Flooded Strand
32% of 160 decks +26% synergy
Windswept Heath
32% of 160 decks +25% synergy
Wooded Foothills
31% of 160 decks +24% synergy
Caves of Koilos
29% of 160 decks -10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
26% of 160 decks -8% synergy
Isolated Chapel
24% of 160 decks -20% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24% of 160 decks +20% synergy
Reflecting Pool
22% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
21% of 160 decks -27% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21% of 160 decks +10% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19% of 160 decks +11% synergy
Blazemire Verge
19% of 79 decks +9% synergy
Prismatic Vista
18% of 160 decks +14% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18% of 160 decks -27% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18% of 160 decks -6% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17% of 160 decks -2% synergy
Silent Clearing
16% of 160 decks +12% synergy
Haunted Ridge
14% of 160 decks -5% synergy
Nomad Outpost
14% of 160 decks -43% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13% of 160 decks +1% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12% of 160 decks +1% synergy
Sundown Pass
12% of 160 decks -9% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11% of 121 decks +2% synergy
Fetid Heath
11% of 160 decks -3% synergy
Battlefield Forge
10% of 160 decks -26% synergy
Graven Cairns
9% of 160 decks -0% synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8% of 160 decks +4% synergy
Mount Doom
8% of 155 decks +3% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8% of 160 decks -3% synergy