Art by Betty Jiang
Saved commander deck
Edgar Markov
Cast a high volume of low-cost Vampires to trigger Eminence, creating an overwhelming board state fueled by tribal synergies and anthem effects.
Prompt: A $150 Edgar Markov commander deck, built at Bracket 2 (Core) power level — precon-equivalent, no WotC-designated game-changers, straightforward strategy that telegraphs its plan, mass land destruction and infinite combos off the table, games end around turn 10-14.
Commander
1 cards
Edgar Markov
{3}{R}{W}{B}Legendary Creature — Vampire Knight
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Card Draw
9 cards
Champion of Dusk
{3}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Knight
Massive draw based on Vampire count
Corrupted Conviction
{B}Instant
Functional reprint of Village Rites for consistency
Removal
10 cards
Vampire Hexmage
{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Shaman
Removes planeswalkers or counters
Threats/Wincons
27 cards
Indulgent Aristocrat
{B}Creature — Vampire Noble
Cheap lifelink and team-wide buffing
Cordial Vampire
{B}{B}Creature — Vampire
Efficient way to buff the board when things die
Vampire Socialite
{B}{R}Creature — Vampire Noble
Rewards aggressive play with counters
Sanctum Seeker
{2}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Knight
Aggressive drain effect on every attack
Malakir Bloodwitch
{3}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Shaman
Finisher that drains based on Vampire count
Vampire Nocturnus
{1}{B}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire
Powerful anthem and evasion for the tribe
Etchings of the Chosen
{1}{W}{B}Enchantment
Anthem that provides protection for key pieces
Stromkirk Captain
{1}{B}{R}Creature — Vampire Soldier
Classic tribal lord with First Strike
Vampire Nighthawk
{1}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Shaman
Solid keyword-heavy defensive and offensive card
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
{3}{B}{B}Legendary Creature — Vampire Shaman
Thins the opponent's board every turn
Patron of the Vein
{4}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Shaman
Removal that buffs the entire team
Butcher of Malakir
{5}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Warrior
Vampire-themed Grave Pact effect
Crossway Troublemakers
{5}{B}Creature — Vampire
Gives the team lifelink and card draw
Vicious Conquistador
{B}Creature — Vampire Soldier
Another 1-drop for fast token generation
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
{W}{B}Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Kor Cleric
Standard drain effect for tokens
Twilight Prophet
{2}{B}{B}Creature — Vampire Cleric
Provides card advantage and damage
Falkenrath Noble
{3}{B}Creature — Vampire Noble
Higher CMC drain piece for redundancy
Forerunner of the Legion
{2}{W}Creature — Vampire Knight
Tutors for a needed Vampire and buffs
Utility
6 cards
Unbreakable Formation
{2}{W}Instant
Protects board from wipes or provides a boost
