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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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Edgar, Charmed Groom
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Cordial Vampire
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Crossway Troublemakers
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Vampire Socialite
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Markov Purifier
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Mister Negative
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Bounty Hunter
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Termination Facilitator
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Belligerent Guest
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Indulging Patrician
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-27%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
False Cure
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Offering
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Perch Protection
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Congregate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Victim of Night
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Blood Tribute
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Call to the Feast
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Pointed Discussion
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Markov Retribution
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Dreadbore
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Stensia Banquet
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-27%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
28%synergy
March of the Canonized
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Remedy
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Destiny
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Gore
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Collapsing Borders
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Bounty Board
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-20%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion74 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-21%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-27%synergy
Shattered Landscape
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Akoum Refuge
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy