Markov Warlord
Creature — Vampire Warrior
Haste (This creature can attack and 
as soon as it comes under your control.)
When this creature enters, up to two target creatures can't block this turn.
- CMC
- 6
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- R
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Price
- $0.11
- EDHREC rank
- #25417
Markov Warlord lands and immediately forces up to two blockers out of combat, which can push lethal damage through a stalled board. The cost — six mana for a 4/2 with no evasion of its own — means you're paying a premium for a one-shot ambush that leaves a fragile body behind.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Markov Warlord fills a narrow role in vampire aggro decks that need a one-turn window to kill a player through chump blockers — the effect is real, but six mana is steep when cheaper haste enablers or evasion spells accomplish the same thing. Legacy and Vintage are non-starters; no competitive shell wants a six-mana 4/2 with a conditional tap ability when faster, more efficient threats dominate. Oathbreaker shares Commander's multiplayer dynamic, and the same logic applies: situationally useful in a vampire build, but rarely the right slot.
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Price Context
Current price
$0.11 bulk tier
At $0.11, Markov Warlord is deep bulk — you're paying for cardboard, not demand. That price is stable in the sense that there's nowhere lower to go, but don't expect it to climb; the effect is too narrow and the competition too stiff.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.