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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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Termination Facilitator
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Bounty Hunter
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Shay Cormac
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
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Ruinous Ultimatum
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Crackling Doom
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Agitator Ant
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Inkshield
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Queen Marchesa
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Kulrath Knight
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Royal Assassin
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Squire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Life of the Party
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Hunted Horror
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Malik, Grim Manipulator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Kelsien, the Plague
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Prophet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Master Warcraft
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Soul Shatter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Immortal Obligation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Offering
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Bovine Intervention
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Offering
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dredge the Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Excavation Technique
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mob Verdict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Requiem Monolith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Tempting Contract
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Tenuous Truce
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Captive Audience
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
The Sound of Drums
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Share
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hot Pursuit
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Vitality
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Noble Heritage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Safety
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Thirst
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Greater Auramancy
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Protection Racket
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Bounty Board
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Savai Triome
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Nomad Outpost
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Plateau
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Landscape
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy