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Sep 18, 2025
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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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Sanguine Bond
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Blood Tribute
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Exsanguinate
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Revival // Revenge
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Mortify
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Soul Warden
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Read the Bones
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sanctify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Essence Pulse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Final Act
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Scytheclaw
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Lunar Convocation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Life Insurance
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Fountain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
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