Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Realm of Koh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Patron of the Vein
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Necropolis Regent
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Champion of Dusk
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cordial Vampire
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Scion of Opulence
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Socialite
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Murder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urge to Feed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Pointed Discussion
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Device
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Voldaren Estate
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy