Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Vampires

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The Devil StrahdThe Devil Strahd

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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.
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Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.0%inclusion3 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Diviner
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
90%inclusion1.53K decks1.70K decks
87%synergy
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion1.49K decks1.70K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion1.48K decks1.70K decks
85%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion1.46K decks1.70K decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion1.40K decks1.70K decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion1.40K decks1.70K decks
80%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.38K decks1.70K decks
78%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion1.38K decks1.70K decks
78%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion1.35K decks1.70K decks
77%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion1.34K decks1.70K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Olivia's Attendants
76%inclusion1.29K decks1.70K decks
74%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
75%inclusion1.28K decks1.70K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion1.25K decks1.70K decks
71%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.21K decks1.70K decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion1.21K decks1.70K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion1.21K decks1.70K decks
67%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
71%inclusion1.20K decks1.70K decks
69%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion1.19K decks1.70K decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.19K decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion1.17K decks1.70K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion225 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion192 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion179 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion1.12K decks1.70K decks
64%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
62%inclusion1.06K decks1.70K decks
60%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
62%inclusion1.05K decks1.70K decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion964 decks1.70K decks
55%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
54%inclusion913 decks1.70K decks
52%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion888 decks1.70K decks
51%synergy
Scion of Opulence
52%inclusion874 decks1.70K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
50%inclusion856 decks1.70K decks
49%synergy
Rakish Heir
47%inclusion796 decks1.70K decks
45%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion764 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion745 decks1.70K decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion707 decks1.70K decks
36%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
39%inclusion658 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
36%inclusion619 decks1.70K decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion614 decks1.70K decks
32%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
36%inclusion608 decks1.70K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion605 decks1.70K decks
34%synergy
Bloodtracker
35%inclusion601 decks1.70K decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion579 decks1.70K decks
32%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion553 decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion484 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion473 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
28%inclusion469 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
27%inclusion460 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
27%inclusion456 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion453 decks1.70K decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion176 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion408 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
23%inclusion390 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Belligerent Guest
23%inclusion387 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion367 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
19%inclusion219 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion326 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion324 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
19%inclusion318 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion314 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion118 decks649 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion308 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion300 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion282 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
15%inclusion261 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion257 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
15%inclusion97 decks649 decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
15%inclusion253 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Dark Impostor
15%inclusion252 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Wedding Security
14%inclusion243 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion241 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion237 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
42%inclusion711 decks1.70K decks
40%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion583 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Urge to Feed
34%inclusion575 decks1.70K decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion491 decks1.70K decks
-19%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion452 decks1.70K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion379 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion348 decks1.70K decks
-21%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion179 decks881 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion307 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion287 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion246 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion205 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion197 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion139 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion115 decks1.33K decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion123 decks1.70K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion106 decks1.70K decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.8%inclusion52 decks889 decks
-13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.4%inclusion91 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.1%inclusion86 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
60%inclusion1.02K decks1.70K decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
58%inclusion976 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Pointed Discussion
55%inclusion933 decks1.70K decks
53%synergy
Sinister Waltz
40%inclusion678 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
28%inclusion469 decks1.70K decks
27%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion462 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Ancient Craving
23%inclusion382 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Mob Rule
22%inclusion375 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Damnable Pact
22%inclusion370 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion333 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion264 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Predators' Hour
15%inclusion261 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion240 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion215 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
12%inclusion210 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion209 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion201 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion192 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion176 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion176 decks1.70K decks
-12%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion166 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion163 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
9.5%inclusion161 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
9.4%inclusion160 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
9.1%inclusion154 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.9%inclusion151 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.6%inclusion68 decks889 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion129 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
7.5%inclusion128 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion45 decks642 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
-22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.7%inclusion97 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion1.05K decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion620 decks1.70K decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion556 decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion513 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Fountain
28%inclusion469 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion376 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
19%inclusion325 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
17%inclusion282 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion253 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion171 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.8%inclusion133 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion131 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion131 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.7%inclusion131 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.3%inclusion123 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.1%inclusion103 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion91 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
67%inclusion1.13K decks1.70K decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
54%inclusion911 decks1.70K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
36%inclusion613 decks1.70K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion600 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion397 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion376 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion295 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion242 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion219 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion163 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.9%inclusion117 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.1%inclusion103 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion361 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion187 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.3%inclusion90 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion621 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion491 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion469 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion339 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion225 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion220 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion181 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion168 decks1.70K decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion113 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.6%inclusion146 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.5%inclusion144 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.0%inclusion118 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion97 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.57K decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion1.53K decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.26K decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion775 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion688 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion528 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion475 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion348 decks1.70K decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion211 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion280 decks1.70K decks
-17%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.9%inclusion134 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion1.68K decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.67K decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.57K decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion1.40K decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion1.30K decks1.70K decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Estate
76%inclusion1.28K decks1.70K decks
73%synergy
Tainted Peak
72%inclusion1.22K decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
71%inclusion1.21K decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
64%inclusion1.08K decks1.70K decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
56%synergy
Temple of Malice
59%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
56%inclusion945 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion812 decks1.70K decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion789 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion727 decks1.70K decks
-20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion571 decks1.70K decks
-13%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion483 decks1.70K decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion483 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion388 decks1.70K decks
-16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion186 decks903 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion318 decks1.70K decks
-14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion307 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion294 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion289 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion287 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion246 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion239 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion208 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion207 decks1.70K decks
-18%synergy
Jagged Barrens
12%inclusion184 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion195 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.70K decks
-11%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.70K decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion115 decks1.33K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion141 decks1.70K decks
-8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.3%inclusion107 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy