Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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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Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
97%synergy
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Patron of the Vein
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodline Necromancer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Night's Whisper
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Keeper
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Markov Baron
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Rakish Heir
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Captivating Vampire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Socialite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Scion of Opulence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Spear Spewer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Urge to Feed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodline Culling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Pointed Discussion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arterial Flow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Haunting Voyage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Waltz
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Crippling Fear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Sorin Markov
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy