Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Blood

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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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Sneering Shadewriter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Necropolis Regent
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Markov Enforcer
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Patron of the Vein
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Vein Ripper
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Scion of Opulence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rakish Heir
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Belligerent Guest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Socialite
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spear Spewer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Pulse Tracker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Demand Answers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Pointed Discussion
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Dominance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sinister Waltz
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cover of Darkness
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Molten Slagheap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Estate
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Haunted Ridge
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Peak
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy