Sorin of House Markov (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
72%inclusion171 decks237 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion201 decks237 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion197 decks237 decks
62%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion159 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion185 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
68%inclusion160 decks237 decks
59%synergy
The Gaffer
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Soul's Attendant
68%inclusion160 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Soul Warden
72%inclusion170 decks237 decks
54%synergy
Blind Obedience
72%inclusion170 decks237 decks
53%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion203 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion161 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion159 decks237 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion155 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
64%inclusion151 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion151 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion147 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion145 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion142 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion141 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion168 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion158 decks237 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
66%inclusion157 decks237 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion151 decks237 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion141 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion138 decks237 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion131 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion104 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
36%synergy
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Ocelot Pride
56%inclusion130 decks233 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
56%inclusion132 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
52%inclusion123 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
50%inclusion119 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion118 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Suture Priest
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion89 decks202 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Guide of Souls
39%inclusion92 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
38%inclusion90 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion88 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Starscape Cleric
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Exemplar of Light
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Archangel of Thune
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Indulging Patrician
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Auriok Champion
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Darkstar Augur
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion138 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion138 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
51%inclusion120 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion104 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Revival // Revenge
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
4%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
6%synergy
The Chain Veil
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
55%inclusion130 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
34%inclusion81 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Deification
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
35%inclusion84 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Sorin Markov
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion132 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion118 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion94 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion217 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion213 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion167 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion227 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion225 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion221 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion213 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion211 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion190 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion189 decks237 decks
69%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion174 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion160 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion142 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion107 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion94 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
-25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-28%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy
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