Edgar Markov may never be obsoleted or compared with in terms of raw power for a Vampires deck, but thats the problem
If you've heard of the player types profile that Wizards has used over the last decade or so, these decks are mainly for Timmy/Tammy and Johnny/Jenny players
you either draw Toothy, which is essentially a second copy of one of your best cards, or you draw Pir, and it comes with a threat
"Magic The Gathering Booster Packs Guide: Draft, Set, Theme And Collector's Booster Packs Explained"
You must choose one to put into your EX area
It is interesting, however, that despite the Urabrask faction gaining lots of new toys in March of the Machine, they remain thematically independent