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%inclusion67 decks79 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
80%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
75%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Necropolis Regent
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Patron of the Vein
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Opulence
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Spear Spewer
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Pointed Discussion
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Slagstorm
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Mob Rule
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Spree
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Bontu's Monument
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Ram
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Breath of Fury
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion75 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
78%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Blazemire Verge
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-11%synergy