Markov Warlord
Dark Ascension 97 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Cynthia Sheppard
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
When this creature enters, up to two target creatures can't block this turn.
"What use is a stake or holy symbol in the hands of a coward?"
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
Markov Warlord was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set focused on the gothic horror themes of the Innistrad block, centering on the desperate struggle of humans against the encroaching forces of vampires, werewolves, and the undead. The card reflects the set's mechanical emphasis on aggressive creature abilities and the flavor of the aristocratic, predatory vampire families of the plane.
The illustration was created by Greg Staples, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dark and atmospheric painterly style. Staples leaned into the brutal, regal aesthetic of the Markov lineage, depicting the warlord as a formidable and commanding presence on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid inclusion for limited play formats, noted for its ability to grant haste to other creatures and pressure opponents during the mid-to-late game stages.
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