The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Core

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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
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
3.0%inclusion7 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Dark Fortress
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.4%inclusion6 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.39K decks1.56K decks
86%synergy
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion1.37K decks1.56K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion1.34K decks1.56K decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion1.34K decks1.56K decks
83%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.28K decks1.56K decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion1.26K decks1.56K decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
80%inclusion1.25K decks1.56K decks
78%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
80%inclusion1.25K decks1.56K decks
77%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
79%inclusion1.24K decks1.56K decks
76%synergy
Cordial Vampire
78%inclusion1.22K decks1.56K decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
73%inclusion1.14K decks1.56K decks
70%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.56K decks
69%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.56K decks
67%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.56K decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
69%inclusion1.07K decks1.56K decks
67%synergy
Rakdos Charm
68%inclusion1.07K decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion1.06K decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Kamber, the Plunderer
62%inclusion973 decks1.56K decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
62%inclusion971 decks1.56K decks
59%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
62%inclusion968 decks1.56K decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion923 decks1.56K decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion902 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
57%inclusion894 decks1.56K decks
55%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
53%inclusion833 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Scion of Opulence
51%inclusion803 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion802 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
50%inclusion782 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Rakish Heir
48%inclusion745 decks1.56K decks
46%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion705 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
40%inclusion633 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
40%inclusion630 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion616 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion615 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Bloodtracker
38%inclusion592 decks1.56K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion568 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Vampire Socialite
35%inclusion549 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
35%inclusion547 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion537 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
34%inclusion527 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
29%inclusion459 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
27%inclusion416 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion408 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
26%inclusion405 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion395 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion382 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
22%inclusion338 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion330 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Captivating Vampire
20%inclusion315 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
19%inclusion304 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion298 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion296 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion288 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion243 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
18%inclusion287 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
18%inclusion286 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
18%inclusion277 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion274 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
17%inclusion269 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Wedding Security
17%inclusion267 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion261 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion221 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Dark Impostor
17%inclusion258 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
16%inclusion246 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
16%inclusion243 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion236 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion235 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
13%inclusion205 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
41%inclusion640 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Urge to Feed
35%inclusion543 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion518 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion386 decks1.56K decks
-23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion366 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion351 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion268 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion248 decks1.56K decks
-26%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion247 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion217 decks1.43K decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion213 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion208 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.9%inclusion124 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
57%inclusion888 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion853 decks1.56K decks
35%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion791 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
40%inclusion618 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion429 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
27%inclusion416 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Mob Rule
21%inclusion330 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Craving
21%inclusion329 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Damnable Pact
20%inclusion309 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion278 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion247 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion242 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
15%inclusion240 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Predators' Hour
15%inclusion234 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion214 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion199 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion185 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion179 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion176 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
11%inclusion176 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion151 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
-20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
End the Festivities
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
-0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.1%inclusion22 decks434 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion960 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion567 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion475 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Blood Fountain
27%inclusion425 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion372 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
18%inclusion279 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion277 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
18%inclusion274 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion238 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion166 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion141 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.4%inclusion100 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.11K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
52%inclusion814 decks1.56K decks
51%synergy
Molten Echoes
35%inclusion544 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion481 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion341 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion181 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion172 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion156 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.0%inclusion141 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion332 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion166 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion524 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion468 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion392 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion257 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
14%inclusion221 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion202 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion120 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion143 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.4%inclusion100 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.39K decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
73%inclusion1.14K decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion702 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion565 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
32%inclusion503 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion444 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion369 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion259 decks1.56K decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.2%inclusion128 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.56K decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.55K decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.44K decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion1.30K decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion1.23K decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Voldaren Estate
75%inclusion1.17K decks1.56K decks
72%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
75%inclusion1.17K decks1.56K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Peak
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
67%inclusion1.05K decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Malice
63%inclusion982 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion933 decks1.56K decks
56%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
56%inclusion879 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion797 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion743 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion653 decks1.56K decks
-22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion506 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion399 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion370 decks1.56K decks
-23%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion311 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion290 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion273 decks1.56K decks
-21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion232 decks1.45K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion231 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion215 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion213 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion206 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion202 decks1.56K decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion191 decks1.56K decks
-21%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion165 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion129 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.1%inclusion127 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
-0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy