Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Sikora
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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Cool but Rude
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion138 decks157 decks
85%synergy
Markov Enforcer
87%inclusion137 decks157 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion136 decks157 decks
84%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion133 decks157 decks
82%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
82%inclusion128 decks157 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion126 decks157 decks
78%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion122 decks157 decks
75%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
77%inclusion121 decks157 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
76%inclusion120 decks157 decks
74%synergy
Cordial Vampire
76%inclusion119 decks157 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion118 decks157 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
74%inclusion116 decks157 decks
71%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
69%inclusion108 decks157 decks
63%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
66%inclusion104 decks157 decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
66%inclusion104 decks157 decks
64%synergy
Feed the Swarm
66%inclusion103 decks157 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
65%inclusion102 decks157 decks
62%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
64%inclusion101 decks157 decks
62%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
62%inclusion97 decks157 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion97 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Butcher of Malakir
59%inclusion93 decks157 decks
56%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion90 decks157 decks
55%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
57%inclusion89 decks157 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion89 decks157 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
56%inclusion88 decks157 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Vein Ripper
54%inclusion85 decks157 decks
53%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion84 decks157 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion79 decks157 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion74 decks157 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion72 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
40%inclusion63 decks157 decks
39%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
39%inclusion62 decks157 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion55 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
33%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion52 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Socialite
28%inclusion44 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
24%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Master
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion60 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
33%inclusion52 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion45 decks157 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion42 decks157 decks
-15%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion33 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
-14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
57%inclusion89 decks157 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion88 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
54%inclusion85 decks157 decks
24%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion80 decks157 decks
49%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion68 decks157 decks
24%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Kindred Dominance
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion38 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Sinister Waltz
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
1%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Mob Rule
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-22%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
End the Festivities
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Predators' Hour
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion83 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion80 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
45%inclusion70 decks157 decks
41%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
39%inclusion61 decks157 decks
36%synergy
Herald's Horn
31%inclusion49 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Bontu's Monument
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
24%synergy
Blood Fountain
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion74 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
45%inclusion70 decks157 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion63 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Haunted One
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
45%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion85 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
46%inclusion72 decks157 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion140 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion138 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion104 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion102 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion42 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion157 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion155 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion148 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
85%inclusion134 decks157 decks
83%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion122 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion110 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion100 decks157 decks
48%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion98 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
61%inclusion96 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion95 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Peak
59%inclusion93 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion84 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion83 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
51%inclusion80 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
48%inclusion75 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
39%inclusion61 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion60 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion59 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion55 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy