Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

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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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Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
98%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
97%synergy
Patron of the Vein
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Necropolis Regent
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Night's Whisper
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Dispute
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Cordial Vampire
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Markov Baron
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Heir
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Scion of Opulence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wedding Security
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pulse Tracker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Immersturm Predator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Demand Answers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Songs of the Damned
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Urge to Feed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Pointed Discussion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Plunge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Haunting Voyage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Waltz
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Predators' Hour
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Insurrection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Change of Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mob Rule
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Disentomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Back for Seconds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Embercleave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Smokestack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Molten Echoes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Haunted One
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Pit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Barbarian Ring
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Firemind Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Voldaren Estate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Peak
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Badlands
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Immersturm Skullcairn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy