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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Soul's Attendant
89%inclusion204 decks230 decks
76%synergy
Soul Warden
93%inclusion214 decks230 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
70%inclusion161 decks230 decks
67%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
81%inclusion186 decks230 decks
66%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion153 decks230 decks
59%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
63%inclusion146 decks230 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion174 decks230 decks
57%synergy
Guide of Souls
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
55%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
60%inclusion139 decks230 decks
54%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion135 decks230 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion176 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
76%inclusion175 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
66%inclusion151 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion147 decks230 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion131 decks230 decks
35%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
54%inclusion125 decks230 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
54%inclusion125 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion124 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
53%inclusion122 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
53%inclusion121 decks230 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion144 decks230 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion123 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion114 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion87 decks230 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion56 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion116 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion75 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
49%inclusion112 decks230 decks
47%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
46%inclusion72 decks155 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
45%inclusion104 decks230 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
45%inclusion104 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion87 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion86 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion82 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Elder
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Aunt May
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Archangel of Thune
22%inclusion51 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Deathgreeter
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Carrion Feeder
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Impassioned Orator
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion111 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion105 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion56 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
-19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-16%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ascend from Avernus
43%inclusion100 decks230 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion96 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Raise the Past
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion81 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Unearth
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Return to the Ranks
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Helping Hand
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Patch Up
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Immortal Servitude
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-13%synergy
Dread Return
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion115 decks230 decks
47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion94 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion79 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion50 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Feather
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Profane Memento
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Sun Droplet
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Uneaten Feast
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion116 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion100 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
39%inclusion90 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion72 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Cleric Class
30%inclusion69 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Abiding Grace
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion147 decks230 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
47%inclusion109 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion78 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion76 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion174 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion158 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion117 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion85 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion82 decks230 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion59 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Pristine Talisman
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion224 decks230 decks
48%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion215 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion214 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion212 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion197 decks230 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion186 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion185 decks230 decks
69%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion175 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion147 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
56%inclusion128 decks230 decks
40%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion108 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion105 decks230 decks
40%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion86 decks203 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion95 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion93 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion91 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion85 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion68 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion56 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
-25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy