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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
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
77%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Blood Tribute
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Mortify
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
46%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Soul Warden
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
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Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Drana's Emissary
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Vampire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalize
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
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Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Cruel Tutor
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Mindcrank
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
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