Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

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The Devil StrahdThe Devil Strahd

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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Stensian Sanguinist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
84%synergy
Markov Enforcer
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
63%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Butcher of Malakir
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Prophet
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Security
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Urge to Feed
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Shredder's Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mob Rule
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Bontu's Monument
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Buster Sword
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Collective Inferno
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion137 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion134 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Estate
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Blazemire Verge
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy