Overview:

This is a vampire tribal deck that leverages Edgar Markov's eminence ability to generate value through token creation, combining aristocrats-style sacrifice effects with life drain and combat damage for a multi-layered approach to victory.

Primer:

The deck's primary gameplan revolves around Edgar Markov's eminence ability, which creates vampire tokens whenever you cast vampire spells, regardless of whether Edgar is in play. This creates a steady stream of creatures that can be used for both aggressive attacks and sacrifice fodder. The deck incorporates several blood token generators and life drain effects, creating a strong value engine through cards like Anje, Maid of Dishonor and Exquisite Blood.

The secondary strategy involves combat damage through an enhanced board state, using cards like Cathars' Crusade and various anthem effects to make tokens more threatening. The deck can pivot between aggressive combat strategies and a more controlling approach using life drain effects, with cards like The Meathook Massacre and Sanguine Bond creating powerful damage loops. The inclusion of strong interaction pieces like Swords to Plowshares and Teferi's Protection allows the deck to protect its strategy while disrupting opponents.

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to graveyard hate and exile-based removal
• Reliant on creature-based strategies, making it susceptible to board wipes
• Can struggle against heavy control decks that prevent creature strategies
• Limited protection against combo decks

Most Important Cards:

1. Exquisite Blood
2. Sanguine Bond
3. Smothering Tithe
4. Cathars' Crusade
5. The Meathook Massacre
6. Anje, Maid of Dishonor
7. Captivating Vampire
8. Drana, the Last Bloodchief
9. Sol Ring
10. Teferi's Protection

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 6/10
• Resilience: 7/10
• Consistency: 7/10
• Interaction: 6/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused competitive level, typically establishing a strong board presence by turns 5-6 while maintaining the ability to interact with opponents. While it includes powerful cards and synergies, it lacks the explosive fast mana and turn 3-4 win potential of higher-powered decks. The deck's multiple viable strategies and strong recovery ability place it firmly in the 7.0 range, but it falls short of the consistency and speed needed for higher power levels.

Final power level rating: 6.8 - 7.2

The deck's mana base is well-constructed with 36 lands and good color distribution, including utility lands like Cavern of Souls and Vault of the Archangel that support the strategy. The deck shows strong synergy and interaction potential while maintaining a clear focus on its vampire tribal theme, making it a solid choice for competitive-casual pods without reaching the level of high-powered or cEDH builds.