Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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
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Olivia's Attendants
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Markov Enforcer
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
89%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Pointed Discussion
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Patron of the Vein
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Necropolis Regent
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
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Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Belligerent Guest
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Cordial Vampire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Crime Novelist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dominating Vampire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Anger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
New Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Dominance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Grisly Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Terminal Agony
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Annihilating Glare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Blood Fountain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Cranial Plating
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Transmutation Font
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Ram
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chainsaw
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Barbarian Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy