Edgar Markov

Three-Color Character Card Options

Could a 3-color character get a card for any of their 3 color pairs depending on the needs of the set, like a RW Edgar Markov or Narset?

No. A three-color card of me would be blue/red/white, but neither a red/white or a white/blue card would make sense for me.

Azorius (W/U) Blue Boros (R/W) Colors Edgar Markov Jeskai (U/R/W) Three Color White

Edgar Markov Mardu Query

Was there any consideration of making Edgar markov mardu again?And this includes loopholing a color or two with a activated ability

We didn’t want him three color for various reasons that I’ve gone into at length in other answers.

Colors Edgar Markov Mardu (R/W/B) Three Color

Mardu Vampire Card Omission

Hey mark, so we have BW BR and WR vampires in crimson vow. But the only mardu vampire that ties them together for a format as popular as edh is a never reprinted card (edgar markov). Was not adding a mardu vampire in the set a conscious decision so we dont have an additional commander that could replace Edgar?

Again, all the multicolored cards in the set are two-color.

Commander Edgar Markov Mardu (R/W/B) Reprints Vampire

Card Rarity Choices

Edgar markov is so important to this set. Why is he rare and not mythic especially since olivia his bride is mythic?

It’s a matter of number crunching. Kaya’s taking the white/black mythic rare slot.

Black Edgar Markov Mythic Rares Orzhov (W/B) Rares Rarity

Edgar Markov's Fate

Hey Mark, has it ever been said somewhere that Edgar Markov died/was destroyed?

Not that I know of, but I’m not as up on all the lore as some.

Edgar Markov Story / Lore

Uncertainty of Edgar Markov's Existence

Is Edgar Markov alive and in Innistrad?

Maybe. : )

Edgar Markov Humor Innistrad

Possibility of New Edgar Markov

I know it is simultaneously too late to add him if he isn't present and too early to tell is present, but I really hope for a new Edgar Markov card in the upcoming Innistrad sets

Maybe. : ) is the best I can do.

Edgar Markov Humor Innistrad

Edgar Markov Color Possibilities

Mark, if hypothetically we had a new edgar markov in innistrad T2, could it still come out in three colors?

Hypothetically, sure.

Colors Edgar Markov Innistrad

Life Status of Edgar Markov

Mark, I wonder if we can get a new Edgar markov in innistrad or is he already dead in history?

I don’t remember hearing about him die, but story is not my area.

Edgar Markov Innistrad Story / Lore

Cards Color Justification

I always thought that the colors in a card's mana cost is supposed to be justified by its mechanics. But some cards don't do this, like Edgar Markov. It's a Mardu creature, but there's nothing mechanically black about it. It has first strike (primary in red/white), haste (primary in red), +1/+1 counters on all your creatures (i believe primary white/green) and an attack trigger (five color--so not necessarily black). Basically, my question is this: What's the rule on justifying a card's colors?

Our philosophy is that the entirety of the card has to match the overall flavor of the color combination. It doesn’t have to be represented one for one.

Black Boros (R/W) Colors Creatures Edgar Markov First Strike Flavor Green Haste Mana Mardu (R/W/B) Mechanics Primary Red Rules White

Edgar Markov's Fate

Mark, has Edgar Markov's death been cited somewhere or can we still receive him within the innistad plan on a return?

Last I ask the story fans, we’ve never officially said he was dead.

Edgar Markov Story / Lore

Vampire House Lore

In answer to the Edgar Markov question, the Falkenrath are the only Innistradian vampire house to lose their progenitor, hence Anje filling the void. Edgar Markov, Olivia Voldaren, and Runo Stromkirk each still lead their respective houses, as far as we know.

Good to know.

Edgar Markov Olivia Voldaren Vampire

Edgar Markov's Fate

Is Edgar Markov still alive?

I think so. Any story experts definitively know?

Edgar Markov Story / Lore

White Innistrad Vampires

Don't Sorin and Edgar Markov show that there are White vampires on innistrad?

Not monowhite.

Edgar Markov Innistrad Vampire White

Mana Symbols Order

Hi Mark. There's a certain order in which mana symbols appear on multicolored cards. For example if a card is white, black and red then the mana symbols in its cost would appear in this order: WBR. We can see that on Kaalia of the Vast. For Tarkir you guys changed that order, saying you want the main color of each clan to come first so the order on Zurgo Helmsmasher is RWB. I just noticed that Edgar Markov also has that order even though he has nothing to do with Tarkir. Is this the new default?

Yes, it is the new default for three color costs.

Black Colors Edgar Markov Kaalia of the Vast Mana Mardu (R/W/B) Red Three Color White Zurgo Helmsmasher

Edgar Markov Masterpiece Potential

Edgar Markov can't be a masterpiece in a third instead set, but what about sets like conspiracy? I think a popular commanders masterpiece series would be amazing in conspiracy!

Conspiracy is multiplayer centric so it’s more likely we’d consider multiplayer leaning reprints. I’m still not sure we’d do Commander specific mechanics, but there’s a chance.

Card Printing Commander Commander Conspiracy Edgar Markov Mechanics Reprints

Command Zone References

"Could Innistrad 3 have Edgar Markov as a masterpiece? No, they cannot. We don’t put cards inside Standard legal boosters that reference particular formats." - But Edgar Markov doesn't reference a specific format, only the command zone which in standard is still used to hold emblems.

We try to avoid mentioning the Command Zone by name in rules text.#WotCStaff

Boosters Edgar Markov Emblems Innistrad Rules Standard The Command Zone

Masterpieces Format Reference

Can masterpieces reference Commander? (e.g., could Innistrad 3 have Edgar Markov as a masterpiece?)

No, they cannot. We don’t put cards inside Standard legal boosters that reference particular formats.

Boosters Commander Edgar Markov Innistrad Standard

Innistrad BW Angel

One character that I really hope we end up seeing in some form eventually is the BW Angel on Innistrad that Avacyn ended up killing, possibly in the same way we've seen Edgar Markov. Much thanks for all the content and the work you do, Mark.

It’s a popular request.

Angel Edgar Markov Innistrad

Edgar Markov's Design

I know you didn't have too much to do with commander 2017 (to my knowledge) but there is something that I would be eternally grateful if you could help shed some light on the reasoning and design process. That question is why does Edgar Markov have nothing related with gaining life? The card itself could simply be B/R and no one would bat an eye. Flavor wise it's even more of a mystery seeing as every single iteration of Sorin, who is his own grandson, has something to do with life gain.

Sorin is his own man. : )

Bat Commander Commander 2017 Edgar Markov Eye Flavor Lifegain Rakdos (B/R)