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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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Bre of Clan Stoutarm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gathering Stone
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Adept Watershaper
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Font of Agonies
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Stinging Study
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Serra Ascendant
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Fumigate
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Children of Korlis
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Soul Warden
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Indulging Patrician
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Tithe Drinker
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Tavern Swindler
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Icatian Moneychanger
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Exemplar of Light
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Destiny
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Resplendent Angel
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Archangel of Thune
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Divinity of Pride
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Cordial Vampire
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Drana's Emissary
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Fire Covenant
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Hide // Seek
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Light of Hope
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Showstopping Surprise
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Truths
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Sunbeam Spellbomb
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sunforger
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Poet's Quill
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sunspring Expedition
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sunbond
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Savai Triome
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy