Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Optimized

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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
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
78%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Patron of the Vein
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
67%synergy
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Bloodthirsty Conqueror
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
64%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
64%synergy
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Spear Spewer
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Scion of Opulence
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Socialite
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Waltz
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Slagstorm
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Rule
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Shattering Spree
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Whip of Erebos
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Underhanded Designs
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
77%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy