The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive Blood

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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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Mirrormind Crown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olivia's Attendants
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Markov Enforcer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Patron of the Vein
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Champion of Dusk
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stromkirk Captain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Scion of Opulence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Captivating Vampire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vein Ripper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Socialite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Westgate Regent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rakish Heir
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crime Novelist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stormclaw Rager
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Costly Plunder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urge to Feed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Waltz
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Grisly Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Blood Fountain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Barbarian Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Molten Slagheap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy