Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Burn

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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
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Markov Enforcer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Patron of the Vein
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
62%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Necropolis Regent
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Cordial Vampire
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Dusk
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Spear Spewer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Scion of Opulence
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Rakish Heir
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Belligerent Guest
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Master
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bloodtracker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Demand Answers
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Culling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Pointed Discussion
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sinister Waltz
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Haunting Voyage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Craving
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Reprocess
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Molten Echoes
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Hex
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Underhanded Designs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Protection Racket
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Braid of Fire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Asylum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy