Sorin of House Markov (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

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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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Amalia Benavides Aguirre
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Exemplar of Light
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
The Gaffer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Blind Obedience
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Soul Warden
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Serra Ascendant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
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Haliya, Guided by Light
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Suture Priest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
PuPu UFO
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Starseer Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Indulging Patrician
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Auriok Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Union of the Third Path
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kaya's Guile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blessed Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invoke the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Parry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Healing Salve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Awe Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chastise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mandate of Peace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Incursion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Congregate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Batwing Brume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Triumphant Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Vindicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dismantling Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revoke Existence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Environmental Sciences
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood on the Snow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Price
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Navigation Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Chain Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Oath of Kaya
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunbond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Griffin Aerie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Martyr's Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Accord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tenuous Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Salt Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
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