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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Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Markov Enforcer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Champion of Dusk
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
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Patron of the Vein
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Scion of Opulence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Vein Ripper
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Socialite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Crime Novelist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Pointed Discussion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Waltz
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Grisly Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Blood Fountain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Barbarian Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Molten Slagheap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Estate
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy