Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Aristocrats

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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's Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
79%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
78%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
78%synergy
Markov Enforcer
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Blood Artist
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Necropolis Regent
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Butcher of Malakir
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Scion of Opulence
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Rakish Heir
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Socialite
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtracker
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Belligerent Guest
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Urge to Feed
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-28%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-26%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Bleed Dry
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Village Rites
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Pointed Discussion
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Sinister Waltz
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Craving
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Grisly Ritual
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Arterial Flow
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Markov Retribution
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Blood Fountain
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Drossclaw
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Molten Echoes
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Connections
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Barbarian Ring
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Estate
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
73%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Tramway Station
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Barrens
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy