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

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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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Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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Necropolis Regent
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Markov Enforcer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Patron of the Vein
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
High-Society Hunter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Rakish Heir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Wedding Security
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Spear Spewer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Scion of Opulence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mirri the Cursed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cutthroat Contender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Urge to Feed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Costly Plunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Candy Grapple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
New Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Pointed Discussion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Plunge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slagstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smokestack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Raging River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%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
20%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tomb of Urami
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Graven Cairns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Blazemire Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Horizon of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy