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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Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Patron of the Vein
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Markov Enforcer
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Voldaren Epicure
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Blood Artist
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Dusk
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Necropolis Regent
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Scion of Opulence
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Rakish Heir
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Socialite
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Captivating Vampire
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Urge to Feed
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Costly Plunder
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Bleed Dry
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Pointed Discussion
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Sinister Waltz
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Craving
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
End the Festivities
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Flow
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Grisly Ritual
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Drossclaw
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Molten Echoes
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Connections
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Pit
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Peak
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Temple of Malice
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Barrens
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy