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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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Anje, Maid of Dishonor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
97%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Patron of the Vein
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Mirkwood Bats
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Feed the Swarm
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Markov Enforcer
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Vein Ripper
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Necropolis Regent
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Champion of Dusk
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Roaming Throne
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Vampire Socialite
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
High-Society Hunter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Scion of Opulence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Bloodtracker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Wedding Security
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Epicure of Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-28%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Kindred Dominance
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Zof Consumption
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Feast of Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Waltz
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hungry for More
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Killing Wave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Bontu's Monument
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Invitation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Device
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Molten Echoes
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Witch's Clinic
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Piranha Marsh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
97%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Zof Consumption
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy