Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Realm of Koh
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.1%inclusion2 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.7%inclusion1 decks135 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
84%inclusion525 decks626 decks
81%synergy
Markov Enforcer
83%inclusion521 decks626 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion516 decks626 decks
80%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion509 decks626 decks
79%synergy
Patron of the Vein
80%inclusion499 decks626 decks
77%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
77%inclusion482 decks626 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion479 decks626 decks
74%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
76%inclusion473 decks626 decks
73%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion445 decks626 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion418 decks626 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion417 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
65%inclusion407 decks626 decks
62%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion396 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
63%inclusion395 decks626 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion291 decks462 decks
58%synergy
Cordial Vampire
62%inclusion389 decks626 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
62%inclusion386 decks626 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion383 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion378 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
59%inclusion372 decks626 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion310 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion268 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion155 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion135 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion132 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion76 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion35 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion366 decks626 decks
53%synergy
Twilight Prophet
56%inclusion350 decks626 decks
53%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
56%inclusion349 decks626 decks
52%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion342 decks626 decks
53%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
54%inclusion340 decks626 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion330 decks626 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
53%inclusion329 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
51%inclusion317 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion313 decks626 decks
48%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
49%inclusion308 decks626 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion303 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
46%inclusion290 decks626 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
44%inclusion278 decks626 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion263 decks615 decks
41%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion238 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion208 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Opulence
31%inclusion192 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
30%inclusion190 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
27%inclusion168 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
24%inclusion151 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion150 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion139 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Socialite
22%inclusion139 decks626 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion96 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion122 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
18%inclusion115 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion105 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
17%inclusion104 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion103 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion99 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion96 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion78 decks521 decks
14%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion90 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion87 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion63 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion83 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion77 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
-12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
12%inclusion73 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Westgate Regent
12%inclusion72 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion356 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion279 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion254 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion248 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion227 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion219 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion197 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion171 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion133 decks490 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion161 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion130 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion115 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion97 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion61 decks490 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
52%inclusion326 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
50%inclusion315 decks626 decks
48%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion300 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Pointed Discussion
47%inclusion292 decks626 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion223 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion220 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
31%inclusion197 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Kindred Dominance
24%inclusion151 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion128 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion104 decks626 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion100 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion84 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion84 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion82 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
-20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion37 decks459 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion40 decks579 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.3%inclusion33 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion347 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion283 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion263 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion242 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion127 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
20%inclusion123 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion83 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion81 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion66 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion57 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion52 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion321 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion316 decks626 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion291 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
40%inclusion253 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion235 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion126 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion122 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion121 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion65 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion65 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion304 decks626 decks
48%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion373 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion321 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
36%inclusion227 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion202 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion123 decks528 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion129 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion127 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion125 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion79 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion97 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion87 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion582 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion574 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion448 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion403 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion177 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion101 decks523 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion87 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion615 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion608 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion591 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion543 decks626 decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion489 decks626 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion457 decks626 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion443 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion426 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion397 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion391 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion368 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Peak
53%inclusion334 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion326 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
49%inclusion304 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
46%inclusion285 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion276 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion271 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion255 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion248 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion196 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
39%inclusion243 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion222 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion208 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion203 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion189 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion171 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion137 decks626 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion114 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion97 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion110 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion105 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion94 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion82 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion77 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion76 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.8%inclusion49 decks626 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
-15%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
-2%synergy