Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Redirect Lightning
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Patron of the Vein
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Cordial Vampire
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Markov Enforcer
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
69%synergy
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Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Champion of Dusk
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Scion of Opulence
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Rakish Heir
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Vampire Socialite
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Markov Baron
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Westgate Regent
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Sengir, the Dark Baron
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Urge to Feed
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Draugr
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
New Blood
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Waltz
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Predators' Hour
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Mob Rule
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Peak
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Malice
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Akoum Refuge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy