The Devil Strahd (Commander)

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Strefan, Maurer ProgenitorStrefan, Maurer Progenitor

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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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Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion209 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion186 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion163 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.8%inclusion56 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
2.1%inclusion29 decks1.39K decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
86%inclusion6.62K decks7.66K decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion6.51K decks7.66K decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion6.49K decks7.66K decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
82%inclusion6.25K decks7.66K decks
79%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion6.21K decks7.66K decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion6.17K decks7.66K decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion5.79K decks7.66K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
75%inclusion5.76K decks7.66K decks
73%synergy
Necropolis Regent
75%inclusion5.76K decks7.66K decks
73%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
75%inclusion5.77K decks7.66K decks
72%synergy
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Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion5.57K decks7.66K decks
70%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
69%inclusion5.31K decks7.66K decks
67%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion5.20K decks7.66K decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
66%inclusion5.03K decks7.66K decks
63%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion5.01K decks7.66K decks
64%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion4.95K decks7.66K decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion4.90K decks7.66K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion4.88K decks7.66K decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion4.87K decks7.66K decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
63%inclusion4.81K decks7.66K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion837 decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion834 decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.2%inclusion708 decks7.66K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
62%inclusion4.75K decks7.66K decks
60%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
61%inclusion4.65K decks7.66K decks
59%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
60%inclusion4.58K decks7.66K decks
58%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion4.38K decks7.66K decks
55%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
57%inclusion4.34K decks7.66K decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion4.27K decks7.66K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion3.90K decks7.66K decks
49%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
47%inclusion3.61K decks7.66K decks
46%synergy
Scion of Opulence
45%inclusion3.46K decks7.66K decks
44%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
45%inclusion3.41K decks7.66K decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion3.36K decks7.66K decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion3.33K decks7.66K decks
38%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion3.28K decks7.66K decks
36%synergy
Rakish Heir
41%inclusion3.17K decks7.66K decks
40%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
39%inclusion2.98K decks7.66K decks
37%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion2.88K decks7.66K decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
33%inclusion2.56K decks7.66K decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion2.54K decks7.66K decks
28%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
33%inclusion2.49K decks7.66K decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
32%inclusion2.47K decks7.66K decks
31%synergy
Vampire Socialite
32%inclusion2.43K decks7.66K decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion2.40K decks7.66K decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion2.37K decks7.66K decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion2.32K decks7.66K decks
27%synergy
Bloodtracker
30%inclusion2.28K decks7.66K decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion1.91K decks6.74K decks
23%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
25%inclusion1.89K decks7.66K decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion1.87K decks7.66K decks
23%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion1.86K decks7.66K decks
22%synergy
Belligerent Guest
24%inclusion1.85K decks7.66K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
23%inclusion1.75K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion1.73K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion1.70K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion1.69K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
20%inclusion1.51K decks7.66K decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion1.45K decks7.66K decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion1.43K decks7.66K decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion1.11K decks6.72K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion1.25K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
16%inclusion1.24K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion1.23K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
16%inclusion1.23K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.41K decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion962 decks6.72K decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion1.08K decks7.66K decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
13%inclusion996 decks7.66K decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion973 decks7.66K decks
12%synergy
Dark Impostor
13%inclusion970 decks7.66K decks
12%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
12%inclusion951 decks7.66K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
43%inclusion3.32K decks7.66K decks
42%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion2.83K decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Urge to Feed
31%inclusion2.34K decks7.66K decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion2.27K decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2.20K decks7.66K decks
-19%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion1.99K decks7.66K decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion1.81K decks7.66K decks
-18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion1.57K decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.07K decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion1.19K decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1.10K decks7.66K decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.66K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion807 decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.5%inclusion653 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion639 decks7.66K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.9%inclusion602 decks7.66K decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.6%inclusion584 decks7.66K decks
-13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion527 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion461 decks7.09K decks
-12%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion429 decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.5%inclusion419 decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
52%inclusion3.97K decks7.66K decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion3.96K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion3.87K decks7.66K decks
31%synergy
Sinister Waltz
34%inclusion2.63K decks7.66K decks
33%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
32%inclusion2.46K decks7.66K decks
31%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
26%inclusion2.01K decks7.66K decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion1.51K decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
18%inclusion1.35K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
17%inclusion1.31K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion1.31K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
16%inclusion1.26K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion1.19K decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion1.16K decks7.66K decks
0%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.66K decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion975 decks7.66K decks
-10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion972 decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion938 decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion919 decks7.66K decks
11%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
12%inclusion892 decks7.66K decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion858 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion815 decks7.66K decks
-7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion313 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion783 decks7.66K decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion757 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion705 decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.8%inclusion674 decks7.66K decks
8%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.7%inclusion667 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
8.6%inclusion662 decks7.66K decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion595 decks7.66K decks
-20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion562 decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.0%inclusion430 decks6.12K decks
4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
6.1%inclusion470 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.2%inclusion402 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion4.32K decks7.66K decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
34%inclusion2.60K decks7.66K decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion2.52K decks7.66K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.41K decks7.66K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Fountain
30%inclusion2.30K decks7.66K decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion1.61K decks7.66K decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.66K decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion1.25K decks7.66K decks
12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.66K decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion904 decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion856 decks7.66K decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
8.6%inclusion658 decks7.66K decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.9%inclusion605 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion594 decks7.66K decks
-5%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.7%inclusion589 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.6%inclusion583 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.8%inclusion518 decks7.66K decks
-1%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.5%inclusion401 decks6.14K decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion439 decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.6%inclusion429 decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.3%inclusion409 decks7.66K decks
-1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.2%inclusion389 decks7.42K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
62%inclusion4.72K decks7.66K decks
59%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
52%inclusion3.94K decks7.66K decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion2.78K decks7.66K decks
13%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion2.35K decks7.66K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion1.76K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Underworld Connections
18%inclusion1.34K decks7.66K decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1.31K decks7.66K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion933 decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion753 decks7.66K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion657 decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.2%inclusion473 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.8%inclusion445 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.5%inclusion423 decks7.66K decks
2%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.5%inclusion167 decks3.05K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
29%inclusion2.25K decks7.66K decks
28%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion766 decks7.66K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion2.83K decks7.66K decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion2.28K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion1.81K decks7.66K decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1.55K decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion870 decks6.18K decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
12%inclusion932 decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion897 decks7.66K decks
-7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion767 decks7.66K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion703 decks7.66K decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion682 decks7.66K decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.5%inclusion648 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion545 decks7.47K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion538 decks7.66K decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.3%inclusion481 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.7%inclusion437 decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion392 decks7.66K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion6.95K decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.74K decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion5.21K decks7.66K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion3.70K decks7.66K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2.50K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1.95K decks7.66K decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion1.77K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1.55K decks7.66K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.40K decks7.66K decks
-15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.42K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.2%inclusion478 decks7.66K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion7.61K decks7.66K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion7.58K decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion7K decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion6.08K decks7.66K decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
77%inclusion5.87K decks7.66K decks
74%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion5.48K decks7.66K decks
55%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion5.24K decks7.66K decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
68%inclusion5.17K decks7.66K decks
22%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
59%inclusion4.50K decks7.66K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
54%inclusion4.11K decks7.66K decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion4.03K decks7.66K decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion3.84K decks7.66K decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion3.61K decks7.66K decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion3.48K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion3.02K decks7.66K decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion2.81K decks7.66K decks
-11%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion2.52K decks7.66K decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion2.37K decks7.66K decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion1.78K decks7.66K decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1.52K decks7.66K decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion1.36K decks7.11K decks
-12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion1.41K decks7.66K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion1.35K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion1.34K decks7.66K decks
-14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion1.29K decks7.66K decks
-6%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.66K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion1.13K decks7.66K decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.66K decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion870 decks7.66K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion839 decks7.66K decks
-9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion823 decks7.66K decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion784 decks7.66K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion639 decks7.66K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion629 decks7.66K decks
-7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.2%inclusion629 decks7.66K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.8%inclusion444 decks7.66K decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.4%inclusion415 decks7.66K decks
-4%synergy