Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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
Scryfall
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Boiling Rock Prison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
92%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Patron of the Vein
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
86%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Necropolis Regent
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rakish Heir
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Scion of Opulence
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Belligerent Guest
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Bloodtracker
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Socialite
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Security
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Dark Impostor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Dragon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Anje's Ravager
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Vampire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Vampire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sengir, the Dark Baron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Urge to Feed
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Fury
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-40%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Doom Blade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Neonate's Rush
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Undying Malice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodline Culling
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Price of Fame
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Pointed Discussion
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sinister Waltz
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Craving
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Terminal Agony
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Macabre Waltz
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Feast of Blood
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Markov Retribution
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Predators' Hour
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Stensia Banquet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Grisly Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Toil // Trouble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Blood Fountain
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-29%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Connections
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Call the Bloodline
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Malice
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Tainted Peak
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Voldaren Estate
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Jagged Barrens
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Asylum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Geothermal Bog
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Tramway Station
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy