Edgar, Aggro Token (retry) by Fabr0x

Format: Commander

Commander: Edgar Markov

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 48

Deck overview

This deck is an aggressive Mardu Vampire tribal strategy built around Edgar Markov's eminence ability. By producing a 1/1 black Vampire token whenever any Vampire spell is cast, the deck establishes an immediate, wide battlefield presence starting on turn 1 without needing to cast its commander. The primary plan curves low-cost Vampires across the first three turns, then deploys high-impact damage multipliers such as Shared Animosity, Cathars' Crusade, or tribal lords to threaten lethal combat damage by turn 4. Card velocity is sustained through token-friendly draw engines like Tocasia's Welcome, Welcoming Vampire, and Idol of Oblivion. To survive sweepers, the list packs robust instant-speed protection including Clever Concealment and Boros Charm. While lacking infinite combos or stack-based countermagic, its extreme mana efficiency, resilient eminence engine, and flexible spot removal allow it to apply relentless pressure and close games within two response cycles.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Arid Mesa
  • 1 Battlefield Forge
  • 1 Blackcleave Cliffs
  • 1 Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
  • 1 Blood Crypt
  • 1 Bloodghast
  • 1 Bloodstained Mire
  • 1 Bloodtithe Harvester
  • 1 Boros Charm
  • 1 Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
  • 1 Captivating Vampire
  • 1 Cathars' Crusade
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Champion of Dusk
  • 1 Charismatic Conqueror
  • 1 City of Brass
  • 1 Clavileño, First of the Blessed
  • 1 Clever Concealment
  • 1 Clifftop Retreat
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Concealed Courtyard
  • 1 Cordial Vampire
  • 1 Damn
  • 1 Deadly Dispute
  • 1 Dragonskull Summit
  • 1 Drana, Liberator of Malakir
  • 1 Dusk Legion Zealot
  • 1 Edgar Markov
  • 1 Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin
  • 1 Falkenrath Gorger
  • 1 Fellwar Stone
  • 1 Fetid Heath
  • 1 Florian, Voldaren Scion
  • 1 Generous Gift
  • 1 Get Lost
  • 1 Godless Shrine
  • 1 Grand Crescendo
  • 1 Graven Cairns
  • 1 Haunted Ridge
  • 1 Herald's Horn
  • 1 Idol of Oblivion
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Indulgent Aristocrat
  • 1 Inspiring Vantage
  • 1 Isolated Chapel
  • 1 Kabira Takedown // Kabira Plateau
  • 1 Knight of the Ebon Legion
  • 1 Legion Lieutenant
  • 1 Legion's Landing // Adanto, the First Fort
  • 1 Luxury Suite
  • 1 Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire
  • 1 Marsh Flats
  • 1 Mind Stone
  • 3 Mountain
  • 1 Olivia's Wrath
  • 1 Pact of the Serpent
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 1 Phyrexian Reclamation
  • 3 Plains
  • 1 Preacher of the Schism
  • 1 Pulse Tracker
  • 1 Radiant Destiny
  • 1 Reconnaissance
  • 1 Rootborn Defenses
  • 1 Sacred Foundry
  • 1 Sanctum Seeker
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Soul-Guide Lantern
  • 1 Spectator Seating
  • 1 Spikefield Hazard // Spikefield Cave
  • 1 Stroke of Midnight
  • 1 Stromkirk Captain
  • 1 Stromkirk Noble
  • 1 Sulfurous Springs
  • 4 Swamp
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Talisman of Conviction
  • 1 Talisman of Hierarchy
  • 1 Talisman of Indulgence
  • 1 Tocasia's Welcome
  • 1 Unclaimed Territory
  • 1 Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
  • 1 Vampire Socialite
  • 1 Vault of Champions
  • 1 Vicious Conquistador
  • 1 Voldaren Bloodcaster // Bloodbat Summoner
  • 1 Voldaren Epicure
  • 1 Voldaren Estate
  • 1 Warleader's Call
  • 1 Wear // Tear
  • 1 Welcoming Vampire