Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Discard

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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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Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
81%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Patron of the Vein
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
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Stromkirk Captain
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Necropolis Regent
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Falkenrath Forebear
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Vampire Socialite
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Cordial Vampire
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Scion of Opulence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Markov Baron
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bloodtracker
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Pariah
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Wedding Security
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Anje's Ravager
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Big Game Hunter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Marionette Master
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Demand Answers
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Urge to Feed
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bleed Dry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Withering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Pointed Discussion
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Terminal Agony
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Waltz
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Annihilating Glare
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Macabre Waltz
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Collective Brutality
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shenanigans
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Change of Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Bontu's Monument
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Junker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Haunted One
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Frenzy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Gorge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Barbarian Ring
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Memorial to Folly
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Restless Vents
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy