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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Obsessive Pursuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Patron of the Vein
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Necropolis Regent
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Vampire Socialite
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Cordial Vampire
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Scion of Opulence
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Markov Baron
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Bloodtracker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Pariah
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wedding Security
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Anje's Ravager
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Master
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Big Game Hunter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Urge to Feed
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bleed Dry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Terminal Agony
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Waltz
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Annihilating Glare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Macabre Waltz
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crippling Fear
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shenanigans
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Collective Brutality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Haunting Voyage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Change of Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Junker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Molten Echoes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Haunted One
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Frenzy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Gorge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Barbarian Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Memorial to Folly
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Restless Vents
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Canyon Slough
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy