Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Rank #328
7decks
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Sikora
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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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Grim Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Blood Artist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Imperial Seal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Markov Enforcer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Necropolis Regent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mayhem Devil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cordial Vampire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pulse Tracker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dominating Vampire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Spear Spewer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Champion of Dusk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rakish Heir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Gamble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Slagstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Pointed Discussion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transmutation Font
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Molten Echoes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Splinter Twin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Graven Cairns
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Peak
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy