Edgar Markov
Commander 2017 36 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Eminence — Whenever you cast another Vampire spell, if Edgar is in the command zone or on the battlefield, create a 1/1 black Vampire creature token.
First strike, haste
Whenever Edgar attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on each Vampire you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Edgar Markov was released in 2017 as the face commander of the Vampiric Bloodlust deck, part of the Commander 2017 series. This set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering design by focusing on tribal synergies, with the Vampire deck serving as a tribute to the long-standing history of the creature type across the game's various planes. The card was designed to function as an aggressive, board-centric commander, utilizing the unique Eminence mechanic that allows the player to impact the game even while the card remains in the command zone.
The artwork for Edgar Markov was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who rendered the progenitor of the Markov vampire line with a regal yet predatory aesthetic that aligns with the established lore of the Innistrad plane. As one of the most mechanically potent cards from the Commander 2017 release, it was received with high regard by the community for its power level and ability to anchor tribal strategies. Its design intentionally reflects the character's status as a powerful, ancient noble who founded the vampire culture of his home world.
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