The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive Blood

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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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Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Necropolis Regent
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Markov Enforcer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Patron of the Vein
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
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Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Cordial Vampire
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Opulence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Anger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Socialite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Crime Novelist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Waltz
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Grisly Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Molten Slagheap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Haunted Ridge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Badlands
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy