Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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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Scheming Silvertongue
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Patron of the Vein
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Necropolis Regent
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Markov Enforcer
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
70%synergy
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Stromkirk Captain
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Champion of Dusk
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Scion of Opulence
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rakish Heir
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dark Impostor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spear Spewer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Undying Malice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Darkness
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Pointed Discussion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sinister Waltz
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
End the Festivities
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Zof Consumption
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Arterial Flow
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Blood Fountain
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Zof Consumption
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy