Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Lifegain

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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
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
78%inclusion102 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Patron of the Vein
76%inclusion100 decks131 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
70%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
64%synergy
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Necropolis Regent
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Socialite
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Belligerent Guest
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Scion of Opulence
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Security
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-24%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Bleed Dry
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Sinister Waltz
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Hungry for More
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Grisly Ritual
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Bontu's Monument
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Blood Fountain
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Molten Echoes
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion119 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion126 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion122 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
82%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Barrens
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Tramway Station
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy