Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

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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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Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
93%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Markov Enforcer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Patron of the Vein
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Olivia, Crimson Bride
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Necropolis Regent
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Twilight Prophet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Belligerent Guest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Bloodtracker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Socialite
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Scion of Opulence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pulse Tracker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dark Impostor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos Charm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Pointed Discussion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
New Blood
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
End the Festivities
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Waltz
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mob Rule
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Bontu's Monument
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Molten Echoes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Tainted Peak
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Badlands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy