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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
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Curious Farm Animals
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
89%inclusion196 decks221 decks
76%synergy
Soul Warden
93%inclusion206 decks221 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
70%inclusion154 decks221 decks
66%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
81%inclusion179 decks221 decks
66%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion149 decks221 decks
60%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
64%inclusion141 decks221 decks
59%synergy
Guide of Souls
61%inclusion95 decks157 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion163 decks221 decks
56%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
59%inclusion131 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
58%inclusion128 decks221 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion168 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
76%inclusion167 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
65%inclusion144 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion141 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion126 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
56%inclusion124 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion123 decks221 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
54%inclusion120 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
53%inclusion118 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion116 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion137 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion114 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion99 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion78 decks155 decks
46%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
48%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion106 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion103 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion101 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
45%inclusion99 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
44%inclusion97 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Starscape Cleric
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Spirit
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Leonin Elder
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Aunt May
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Thune
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Deathgreeter
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Impassioned Orator
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion101 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion97 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
-19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-15%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ascend from Avernus
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Raise the Past
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion93 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Unearth
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Return to the Ranks
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Helping Hand
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Patch Up
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Servitude
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion99 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Profane Memento
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Feather
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Uneaten Feast
52%inclusion105 decks203 decks
49%synergy
Blind Obedience
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Cleric Class
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
-14%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Abiding Grace
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion143 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion74 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
7%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion165 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion150 decks221 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Pristine Talisman
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion217 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion208 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion207 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion204 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion190 decks221 decks
56%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion182 decks221 decks
71%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion181 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion170 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion142 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion127 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion100 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion88 decks206 decks
21%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
-27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy