EDGAR CEDH by jstroupe

Format: Commander

Commander: Edgar Markov

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 34

Deck overview

This Mardu deck utilizes Edgar Markov to execute an aggressive Vampire tribal strategy supported by aristocrat life-drain mechanics and a compact two-card infinite combo. By virtue of Edgar's Eminence ability, every Vampire spell cast creates a 1/1 Vampire token, allowing the deck to rapidly develop wide, resilient boards without overextending card advantage. In the midgame, the deck transitions into lethal combat steps through lords like Captivating Vampire and Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage, or global power engines like Cathars' Crusade. Incidental life loss and life gain trigger aristocrats such as Blood Artist and Vengeful Bloodwitch, steadily eroding opposing life totals. The deck also harbors a lethal infinite combo between Bloodthirsty Conqueror and Enduring Tenacity, capable of eliminating the table upon any instance of life gain or loss. A versatile removal suite and strong board recovery ensure lasting relevance across multiplayer games.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Adaptive Automaton
  • 1 Aerith Gainsborough
  • 1 Avacyn, Angel of Hope
  • 1 Barad-dûr
  • 1 Blasphemous Edict
  • 1 Blood Artist
  • 1 Bloodfell Caves
  • 1 Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage
  • 1 Bloodthirsty Conqueror
  • 1 Bloodtithe Harvester
  • 1 Braids, Arisen Nightmare
  • 1 Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
  • 1 Bringer of the Last Gift
  • 1 Captivating Vampire
  • 1 Cathar Commando
  • 1 Cathars' Crusade
  • 1 Cave of the Frost Dragon
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Charcoal Diamond
  • 1 Cleric of Life's Bond
  • 1 Cutthroat Contender
  • 1 Dalkovan Encampment
  • 1 Dictate of Erebos
  • 1 Dragonskull Summit
  • 1 Dreamdrinker Vampire
  • 1 Edgar Markov
  • 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
  • 1 Enduring Innocence
  • 1 Enduring Tenacity
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Fabled Passage
  • 1 Farewell
  • 1 Foreboding Ruins
  • 1 Haunted Ridge
  • 1 High-Society Hunter
  • 1 Hive of the Eye Tyrant
  • 1 Hour of Revelation
  • 1 Ivory Tower
  • 1 Legion Leadership // Legion Stronghold
  • 1 Legions to Ashes
  • 1 Lunar Convocation
  • 1 Marauding Blight-Priest
  • 1 Mardu Banner
  • 1 Markov Baron
  • 1 Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid
  • 1 Minas Tirith
  • 1 Mishra's Bauble
  • 1 Mithril Coat
  • 4 Mountain
  • 1 Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
  • 1 Nighthawk Scavenger
  • 1 Ondu Inversion // Ondu Skyruins
  • 1 Orcish Bowmasters
  • 1 Palantír of Orthanc
  • 1 Phyrexian Arena
  • 4 Plains
  • 1 Powerbalance
  • 1 Raise the Past
  • 1 Razorgrass Ambush // Razorgrass Field
  • 1 Roadside Reliquary
  • 1 Rout
  • 1 Sanguine Syphoner
  • 1 Scoured Barrens
  • 1 Sejiri Shelter // Sejiri Glacier
  • 1 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Soul Warden
  • 1 Split Up
  • 6 Swamp
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Tamiyo's Journal
  • 1 Teleportation Circle
  • 1 The Darkness Crystal
  • 1 The One Ring
  • 1 Transmogrant's Crown
  • 1 Unwinding Clock
  • 1 Valakut Awakening // Valakut Stoneforge
  • 1 Vampire Gourmand
  • 1 Vampire Nighthawk
  • 1 Vampire Scrivener
  • 1 Vengeful Bloodwitch
  • 1 Vermin Gorger
  • 1 Voldaren Ambusher
  • 1 Voldaren Epicure
  • 1 Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince
  • 1 Wind-Scarred Crag
  • 1 Wrath of God
  • 1 Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats