Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Vampires

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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
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glass-Cast Heart
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
91%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
86%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Markov Enforcer
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Kamber, the Plunderer
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Champion of Dusk
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Necropolis Regent
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Scion of Opulence
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Vampire Socialite
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Rakish Heir
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Markov Baron
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Belligerent Guest
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Urge to Feed
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
Neonate's Rush
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Victim of Night
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Pointed Discussion
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sinister Waltz
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Craving
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Damnable Pact
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Haunting Voyage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Blood Beckoning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Blood Fountain
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Cranial Plating
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Molten Echoes
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Underhanded Designs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Voldaren Estate
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Tramway Station
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy