Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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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Zuko, Conflicted
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
80%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
74%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
71%inclusion85 decks119 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
66%synergy
Termination Facilitator
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
66%synergy
Bounty Hunter
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Opulence
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Take the Bait
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Shay Cormac
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Agitator Ant
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Orzhov Advokist
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Queen Marchesa
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Windborn Muse
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Life of the Party
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Humble Defector
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Death Kiss
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Royal Assassin
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Kulrath Knight
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Hunted Horror
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Squire
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Havoc Eater
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Immortal Obligation
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Crackling Doom
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Master Warcraft
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Batwing Brume
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Perch Protection
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Fight to the Death
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Council's Judgment
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mob Verdict
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Doom
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
43%synergy
The Sound of Drums
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Hot Pursuit
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Redemption Arc
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Tenuous Truce
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Noble Heritage
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Martial Impetus
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Carnage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Smuggler's Share
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Captive Audience
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Duty
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Acquired Mutation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Vitality
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Day of the Moon
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion104 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mardu Banner
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion120 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion120 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion108 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
0%synergy