Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Vampires

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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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Crossway Troublemakers
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
94%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
89%synergy
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
86%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Necropolis Regent
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
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Bloodtithe Harvester
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Champion of Dusk
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Scion of Opulence
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Captivating Vampire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bloodtracker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rakish Heir
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spear Spewer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Urge to Feed
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Culling
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Waltz
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Terminal Agony
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%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
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
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
Cranial Ram
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted One
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Tainted Peak
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mount Doom
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy