Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive 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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Captivating Vampire
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Blood Artist
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Master of Dark Rites
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Protection
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Markov Baron
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Vampire Socialite
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Rakish Heir
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Drana and Linvala
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Patron of the Vein
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stromkirk Noble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
High-Society Hunter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
New Blood
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Winnowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Herald's Horn
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Coat of Arms
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Door of Destinies
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Anointed Procession
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Warleader's Call
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Descendants' Fury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Savai Triome
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-30%synergy