Markov Blademaster
Dark Ascension 96 • rare
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Double strike (This creature deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
"Mortals practice swordplay for a few decades at best. How can they ever attain the exquisite mastery that eternity has to offer?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Markov Blademaster was released in early 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set within the gothic horror world of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's thematic focus on the struggle between humanity and the encroaching forces of darkness, specifically the vampire aristocracy of the Markov lineage.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the vampire with a focus on predatory elegance and the 'double strike' mechanic. In gameplay, the card was designed to scale in power through the 'training' mechanic, visually and mechanically reinforcing the lore of a relentless, blade-wielding duelist. It was generally well-received by players for its aggressive utility in limited formats and its contribution to the set's immersive atmosphere.
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