Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Artifacts

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Crossway Troublemakers
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Markov Enforcer
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Necropolis Regent
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Mirkwood Bats
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Cordial Vampire
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Vein Ripper
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Spear Spewer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Scion of Opulence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Pulse Tracker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dark Endurance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Pointed Discussion
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
New Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Corruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Waltz
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Snort
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Bontu's Monument
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Whip of Erebos
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cranial Plating
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Connections
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Hex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Barbarian Ring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Mount Doom
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy