Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Alternate Names:

The Devil StrahdThe Devil Strahd

Background image for How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
Sikora
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Patron of the Vein
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Necropolis Regent
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum Seeker
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Cordial Vampire
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Scion of Opulence
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Socialite
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Pointed Discussion
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
End the Festivities
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Buried Alive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Collective Inferno
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Estate
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mount Doom
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy