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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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Markov Enforcer
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
98%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Vein Ripper
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Necropolis Regent
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
75%synergy
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Cordial Vampire
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Champion of Dusk
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Night's Whisper
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Stromkirk Captain
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
High-Society Hunter
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Scion of Opulence
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Crime Novelist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Vampire Socialite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sangromancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Culling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Fatal Push
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Defile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Pointed Discussion
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Blood Tribute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Will of the Abzan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Grab the Prize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
World at War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Extinction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Toil // Trouble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Zof Consumption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Bontu's Monument
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Dowsing Device
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Key to the City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Drossclaw
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Molten Echoes
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mark of Fury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Pit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tomb Fortress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Zof Consumption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy