Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Aggro

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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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Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
89%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Necropolis Regent
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
85%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Cordial Vampire
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rakish Heir
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Scion of Opulence
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
High-Society Hunter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Socialite
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Master
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Spear Spewer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Urge to Feed
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Sinister Waltz
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Craving
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Predators' Hour
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Crippling Fear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Arterial Flow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cranial Plating
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Blood Fountain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Connections
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Molten Echoes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Call the Bloodline
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Tainted Peak
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Tramway Station
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy