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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%inclusion26 decks27 decks
94%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
93%synergy
Markov Enforcer
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cordial Vampire
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Champion of Dusk
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
High-Society Hunter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spear Spewer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Security
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Socialite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Vandalblast
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Sinister Waltz
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Asylum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Command Bridge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy