Sorin of House Markov: Lifelink and Extort in MH3
Take the mantle with Sorin of House Markov, a concise black two drop that slots neatly into midrange and aristocrat builds. This Modern Horizons 3 foil Legendary Creature — Human Noble costs {1}{B} to cast and brings lifelink along with Extort, a dependable engine for life swing and resource denial. Extort lets you pay {B} whenever you cast a spell; each opponent loses life equal to the mana paid and you gain that much life, fueling longer games as you cast more spells. The Light Play foil finish adds a subtle, reflective edge to the ornate artwork, making Sorin look every bit the calculated elder at the Dark Table.
On the board Sorin stabilizes against aggression while delivering a scalable drain option as you cast more spells. The combination of lifelink and Extort lets you press opponents while keeping your life total intact, fitting black strategies that prize incremental advantage. The flavor nod to House Markov anchors the card in MH3 lore, where bargains, power, and shadows shape the outcome of each match.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature — Human Noble
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Subtypes – Human Noble
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Lifelink. Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {B}. If you do, each opponent loses life equal to the mana paid this way and you gain that much life.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/4
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Loyalty – N/A
