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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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Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Blood Tribute
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Revival // Revenge
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Soul Warden
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Markov Purifier
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Gaffer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Defile
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Revitalize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Batwing Brume
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Fumigate
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sanctify
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Death Grasp
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Essence Pulse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Final Act
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Lunar Convocation
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Boon Reflection
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Restless Fortress
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
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