Sorin of House Markov: Lifelink and Extort in MH3
This Near Mint Sorin of House Markov arrives as a mythic rare from Modern Horizons 3. It brings a reliable frontline presence with lifelink and the extort mechanic to tax opponents as you cast spells. For {1}{B}, it enters the battlefield as a 1/4 that can pressure the board while building incremental advantage through life drain. The candlelit banquet art places Sorin at the head of a somber feast, hinting at the political edge and shadowed power of his lineage. This card pairs well with life gain and costed spell effects that keep your life total steady while you swing for value.
If you gain 3 or more life in a turn, you exile Sorin and return him transformed under his owner's control, adding a strategic layer to late game planning. That transform creates a new avenue to pressure opponents and reshapes how you approach tempo and resource management. In decks that lean into attrition and life gain, Sorin provides a recurring threat that can weave into your plans without demanding a heavy mana or tempo investment.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Legendary, Human, Noble
- Card Text (Printed): Lifelink. Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.) At the beginning of your postcombat main phase, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, exile Sorin of House Markov, then return him transformed under his owner's control.
- Power / Toughness: 1/4
- Loyalty: N/A
