Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Vampires

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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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Collective Inferno
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glass-Cast Heart
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
93%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
90%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Cordial Vampire
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Markov Enforcer
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Necropolis Regent
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Champion of Dusk
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Vandalblast
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Scion of Opulence
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Vampire Socialite
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Rakish Heir
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtracker
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Security
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-34%synergy
Neonate's Rush
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Sinister Waltz
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Damnable Pact
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Craving
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Predators' Hour
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Haunting Voyage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Blood Fountain
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Molten Echoes
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Voldaren Estate
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Tainted Peak
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy