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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Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Withering Curse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
83%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
79%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Necropolis Regent
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Olivia's Wrath
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Cordial Vampire
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Champion of Dusk
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Scion of Opulence
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Rakish Heir
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Belligerent Guest
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Wedding Security
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Dragon
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Anje's Ravager
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dark Impostor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Vampire
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dominating Vampire
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Urge to Feed
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Neonate's Rush
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Fury
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Price of Fame
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Pact
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Shock
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Sinister Waltz
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Damnable Pact
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Grisly Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Arterial Flow
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Markov Retribution
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Stensia Banquet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Macabre Waltz
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
End the Festivities
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Blood Fountain
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Connections
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Underhanded Designs
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Call the Bloodline
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Peak
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Voldaren Estate
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-42%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Cinder Barrens
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy