Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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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Drana, the Last Bloodchief
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Demand Answers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Markov Enforcer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Necropolis Regent
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kamber, the Plunderer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Cordial Vampire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sunshot Militia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spear Spewer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Costly Plunder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Urge to Feed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unmask
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Haunting Voyage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grisly Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Change of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pointed Discussion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Fury of the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Indomitable Creativity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Conspiracy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Thirst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shared Animosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Pit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Graven Cairns
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Haunted Ridge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Blazemire Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Grand Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy