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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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Stensian Sanguinist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Silverquill Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Font of Agonies
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Stinging Study
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Fumigate
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Prophet
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Children of Korlis
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Indulging Patrician
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Tithe Drinker
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Archangel of Thune
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Tavern Swindler
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Icatian Moneychanger
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
The Gaffer
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Exemplar of Light
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Resplendent Angel
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Drana's Emissary
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Crackling Doom
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Hide // Seek
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Hope
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Condemn
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Painful Truths
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Sigil
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sunbeam Spellbomb
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ivory Tower
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Poet's Quill
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Greed
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Sunspring Expedition
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Accord
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sunbond
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Savai Triome
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-4%synergy