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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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Anje, Maid of Dishonor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Markov Enforcer
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Cordial Vampire
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
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Creeping Bloodsucker
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Epicure
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Vein Ripper
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
High-Society Hunter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Scion of Opulence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spear Spewer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Security
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Socialite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pointed Discussion
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sinister Waltz
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Molten Echoes
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Secluded Starforge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy