Edgar Markov (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Moxfield
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Splinter's Technique
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Captivating Vampire
88%inclusion258 decks292 decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
85%inclusion248 decks292 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion234 decks292 decks
70%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion252 decks292 decks
68%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
75%inclusion218 decks292 decks
66%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion216 decks292 decks
64%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
74%inclusion216 decks292 decks
64%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
75%inclusion220 decks292 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
68%inclusion200 decks292 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion195 decks292 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion206 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion195 decks292 decks
56%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion194 decks292 decks
56%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
65%inclusion190 decks292 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion190 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion190 decks292 decks
56%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
64%inclusion188 decks292 decks
57%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
64%inclusion186 decks292 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion176 decks292 decks
53%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
56%inclusion164 decks292 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion122 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
54%inclusion159 decks292 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
54%inclusion159 decks292 decks
47%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
54%inclusion158 decks292 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion153 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
51%inclusion150 decks292 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
51%inclusion150 decks292 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
45%inclusion132 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
43%inclusion126 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Markov Baron
42%inclusion123 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
42%inclusion122 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Vampire Socialite
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion111 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion104 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
32%inclusion92 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
21%inclusion62 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
21%inclusion62 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Blood Seeker
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Necropolis Regent
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion132 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion122 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
54%inclusion157 decks292 decks
46%synergy
New Blood
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Blood Tribute
23%inclusion67 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
37%inclusion108 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Banner of Kinship
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Door of Destinies
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
-24%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
4%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
55%inclusion162 decks292 decks
49%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion132 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion112 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion108 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion107 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
-13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion277 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion236 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
-29%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion283 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion281 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion267 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion254 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion194 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion184 decks292 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion179 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion176 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion164 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion141 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
46%inclusion135 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
34%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion120 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion120 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion114 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
-25%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion74 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion62 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
0%synergy