The Devil Strahd (Commander)

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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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Scryfall
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Stensian Sanguinist
2.9%inclusion7 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
1.2%inclusion22 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Shredder's Technique
0.8%inclusion10 decks1.26K decks
0%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
0.6%inclusion7 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Splinter's Technique
0.5%inclusion9 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
87%inclusion6.11K decks7.04K decks
84%synergy
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion6K decks7.04K decks
83%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion6.01K decks7.04K decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
82%inclusion5.79K decks7.04K decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion5.69K decks7.04K decks
78%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion5.68K decks7.04K decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion5.36K decks7.04K decks
74%synergy
Necropolis Regent
76%inclusion5.36K decks7.04K decks
73%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
76%inclusion5.34K decks7.04K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
75%inclusion5.29K decks7.04K decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Cordial Vampire
74%inclusion5.17K decks7.04K decks
71%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
70%inclusion4.92K decks7.04K decks
68%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion4.81K decks7.04K decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
67%inclusion4.68K decks7.04K decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
66%inclusion4.65K decks7.04K decks
64%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
66%inclusion4.61K decks7.04K decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion4.55K decks7.04K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion4.55K decks7.04K decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion4.53K decks7.04K decks
23%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion4.46K decks7.04K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion762 decks7.04K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion743 decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.0%inclusion635 decks7.04K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Epicure
62%inclusion4.36K decks7.04K decks
59%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
61%inclusion4.30K decks7.04K decks
59%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
60%inclusion4.20K decks7.04K decks
57%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
58%inclusion4.08K decks7.04K decks
56%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion4.02K decks7.04K decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.94K decks7.04K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion3.58K decks7.04K decks
49%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
49%inclusion3.45K decks7.04K decks
48%synergy
Scion of Opulence
47%inclusion3.28K decks7.04K decks
45%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
45%inclusion3.19K decks7.04K decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion3.04K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion3.03K decks7.04K decks
36%synergy
Rakish Heir
43%inclusion3K decks7.04K decks
41%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion3K decks7.04K decks
37%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
38%inclusion2.68K decks7.04K decks
37%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion2.59K decks7.04K decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
35%inclusion2.44K decks7.04K decks
33%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
34%inclusion2.37K decks7.04K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion2.26K decks7.04K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Socialite
32%inclusion2.25K decks7.04K decks
31%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion2.21K decks7.04K decks
29%synergy
Bloodtracker
31%inclusion2.21K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion2.10K decks7.04K decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion2.08K decks7.04K decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion1.61K decks5.80K decks
23%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
26%inclusion1.79K decks7.04K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion1.71K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Belligerent Guest
24%inclusion1.69K decks7.04K decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion1.66K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
23%inclusion1.65K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
23%inclusion1.63K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
23%inclusion1.59K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Vein Ripper
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.04K decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion1.35K decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
19%inclusion1.35K decks7.04K decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion1.34K decks7.04K decks
18%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.04K decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion960 decks5.78K decks
15%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion1.17K decks7.04K decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion1.13K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
16%inclusion1.13K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.47K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
16%inclusion1.09K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.04K decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
14%inclusion967 decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
13%inclusion773 decks5.78K decks
12%synergy
Dark Impostor
13%inclusion941 decks7.04K decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion930 decks7.04K decks
13%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
13%inclusion917 decks7.04K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
43%inclusion3K decks7.04K decks
41%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion2.58K decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Urge to Feed
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2.03K decks7.04K decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion1.99K decks7.04K decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion1.82K decks7.04K decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion1.59K decks7.04K decks
-19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.13K decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion1.12K decks7.04K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion970 decks7.04K decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion968 decks7.04K decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion751 decks7.04K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.7%inclusion588 decks6.77K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion552 decks6.79K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion539 decks7.04K decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.5%inclusion529 decks7.04K decks
-13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion486 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion386 decks6.14K decks
-12%synergy
Murder
5.5%inclusion390 decks7.04K decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.4%inclusion382 decks7.04K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
53%inclusion3.74K decks7.04K decks
23%synergy
Pointed Discussion
52%inclusion3.68K decks7.04K decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion3.62K decks7.04K decks
32%synergy
Sinister Waltz
36%inclusion2.50K decks7.04K decks
34%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion1.88K decks7.04K decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion1.36K decks7.04K decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Craving
19%inclusion1.31K decks7.04K decks
17%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion1.28K decks7.04K decks
16%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.04K decks
16%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.04K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.04K decks
4%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.04K decks
14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion954 decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion935 decks7.04K decks
11%synergy
Predators' Hour
13%inclusion897 decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion872 decks7.04K decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion868 decks7.04K decks
10%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
12%inclusion852 decks7.04K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion738 decks7.04K decks
-7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion737 decks7.04K decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion721 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion199 decks1.97K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion673 decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
9.2%inclusion645 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
9.1%inclusion639 decks7.04K decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.7%inclusion614 decks7.04K decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion554 decks7.04K decks
-20%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion541 decks7.04K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion528 decks7.04K decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.2%inclusion370 decks5.17K decks
4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
6.5%inclusion455 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.3%inclusion371 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4.03K decks7.04K decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
34%inclusion2.43K decks7.04K decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion2.32K decks7.04K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.17K decks7.04K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Fountain
30%inclusion2.08K decks7.04K decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion1.47K decks7.04K decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
20%inclusion1.43K decks7.04K decks
20%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.04K decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion819 decks7.04K decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion788 decks7.04K decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
8.5%inclusion595 decks7.04K decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.1%inclusion568 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.0%inclusion563 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion557 decks7.04K decks
-6%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.7%inclusion540 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.6%inclusion341 decks5.19K decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion443 decks7.04K decks
-1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion412 decks7.04K decks
3%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.6%inclusion381 decks6.78K decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.3%inclusion342 decks6.48K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
62%inclusion4.38K decks7.04K decks
59%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
52%inclusion3.66K decks7.04K decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion2.55K decks7.04K decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
32%inclusion2.23K decks7.04K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion1.60K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Underworld Connections
19%inclusion1.31K decks7.04K decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1.19K decks7.04K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion1.02K decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion876 decks7.04K decks
11%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion706 decks7.04K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion605 decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.2%inclusion434 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.0%inclusion118 decks1.97K decks
0%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.0%inclusion420 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion406 decks7.04K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
28%inclusion2K decks7.04K decks
27%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion710 decks7.04K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion2.57K decks7.04K decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion2.12K decks7.04K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1.74K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.04K decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion675 decks5.23K decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion886 decks7.04K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion813 decks7.04K decks
-7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion734 decks7.04K decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion632 decks7.04K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion628 decks7.04K decks
-9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.6%inclusion608 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion479 decks6.53K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion491 decks7.04K decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.6%inclusion462 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion406 decks6.75K decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion364 decks7.04K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion6.40K decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.21K decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
69%inclusion4.88K decks7.04K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion3.37K decks7.04K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion2.40K decks7.04K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion1.89K decks7.04K decks
19%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion1.71K decks7.04K decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion1.45K decks7.04K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.04K decks
-16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion884 decks6.48K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.7%inclusion473 decks7.04K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.99K decks7.04K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion6.96K decks7.04K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion6.44K decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80%inclusion5.64K decks7.04K decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
75%inclusion5.30K decks7.04K decks
72%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion5.10K decks7.04K decks
56%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion4.88K decks7.04K decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
68%inclusion4.82K decks7.04K decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
61%inclusion4.27K decks7.04K decks
26%synergy
Temple of Malice
56%inclusion3.91K decks7.04K decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion3.78K decks7.04K decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
52%inclusion3.63K decks7.04K decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion3.25K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion3.22K decks7.04K decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion2.94K decks7.04K decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion2.51K decks7.04K decks
-11%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion2.21K decks7.04K decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion2.14K decks7.04K decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion1.61K decks7.04K decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion1.35K decks7.04K decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.16K decks
-12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion1.30K decks7.04K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion1.24K decks7.04K decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion1.19K decks7.04K decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.04K decks
-14%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion1.13K decks7.04K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion1.03K decks7.04K decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion970 decks7.04K decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion793 decks7.04K decks
-11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion744 decks7.04K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion741 decks7.04K decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion708 decks7.04K decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.8%inclusion616 decks7.04K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion552 decks6.79K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion567 decks7.04K decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.8%inclusion411 decks7.04K decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.5%inclusion390 decks7.04K decks
-4%synergy