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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Font of Agonies
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Fumigate
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Serra Ascendant
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Stinging Study
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Children of Korlis
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Indulging Patrician
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Markov Purifier
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Mister Negative
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Tavern Swindler
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Icatian Moneychanger
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Exemplar of Light
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Divinity of Pride
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Drana's Emissary
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Destiny
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Resplendent Angel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Glory-Bound Initiate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Crackling Doom
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hide // Seek
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Light of Hope
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Showstopping Surprise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Painful Truths
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Repay in Kind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sunbeam Spellbomb
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ivory Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Poet's Quill
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Cleric Class
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sunspring Expedition
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Accord
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Invasion of Dominaria
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Savai Triome
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy