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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%inclusion30 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Exsanguinate
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Blood Tribute
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Revival // Revenge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Indulging Patrician
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Soul Warden
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Twilight Prophet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Drana's Emissary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fumigate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sanctify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Essence Pulse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Act
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Death Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Life Insurance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Fountain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
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