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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
3.4%inclusion7 decks204 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.5%inclusion5 decks204 decks
-4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.9%inclusion4 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Gathering Stone
1.5%inclusion3 decks204 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.0%inclusion2 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.35K decks1.56K decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion1.35K decks1.56K decks
84%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.28K decks1.56K decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion1.27K decks1.56K decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion1.26K decks1.56K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
80%inclusion1.25K decks1.56K decks
78%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion1.24K decks1.56K decks
77%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion1.23K decks1.56K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
75%inclusion1.18K decks1.56K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
72%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.12K decks1.56K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
72%inclusion1.12K decks1.56K decks
68%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.56K decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion1.09K decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
70%inclusion1.09K decks1.56K decks
68%synergy
Rakdos Charm
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion982 decks1.56K decks
61%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
63%inclusion982 decks1.56K decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
61%inclusion958 decks1.56K decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
60%inclusion931 decks1.56K decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion913 decks1.56K decks
40%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
57%inclusion893 decks1.56K decks
55%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
55%inclusion857 decks1.56K decks
53%synergy
Scion of Opulence
54%inclusion838 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion812 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
50%inclusion778 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Rakish Heir
49%inclusion759 decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion697 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
42%inclusion651 decks1.56K decks
40%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
41%inclusion638 decks1.56K decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion612 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Bloodtracker
39%inclusion612 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion601 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion574 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion557 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
35%inclusion541 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
35%inclusion539 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion528 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
30%inclusion469 decks1.56K decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
28%inclusion433 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion430 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion393 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion393 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion390 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
22%inclusion343 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion316 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion301 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion300 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion298 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion296 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion292 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion217 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion289 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
18%inclusion280 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion280 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion278 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion268 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Dark Impostor
17%inclusion268 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Wedding Security
17%inclusion266 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion201 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion262 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
17%inclusion261 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
16%inclusion250 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion239 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion233 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion191 decks1.38K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
40%inclusion625 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Urge to Feed
35%inclusion541 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion504 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion382 decks1.56K decks
-24%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion349 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion342 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion264 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion252 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion194 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion230 decks1.56K decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion217 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion161 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.5%inclusion110 decks1.47K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion105 decks1.47K decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
59%inclusion919 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion860 decks1.56K decks
36%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion799 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
41%inclusion642 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
28%inclusion432 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
26%inclusion404 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Ancient Craving
23%inclusion352 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Mob Rule
22%inclusion344 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Damnable Pact
21%inclusion321 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion265 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion258 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
16%inclusion257 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Predators' Hour
16%inclusion251 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion244 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion202 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion188 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion185 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion185 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion181 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.5%inclusion148 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.56K decks
-20%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.0%inclusion66 decks940 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion973 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion579 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion463 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
26%inclusion410 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion365 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion283 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
18%inclusion275 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion241 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion162 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion143 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion137 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.47K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion53 decks953 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.3%inclusion73 decks1.38K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.56K decks
63%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
53%inclusion828 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
37%inclusion573 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion480 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion347 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion178 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion165 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.2%inclusion144 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion314 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion171 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion519 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion472 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion415 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion241 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion230 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion210 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion92 decks967 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.4%inclusion146 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.3%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.40K decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.15K decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion708 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion585 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion520 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
29%inclusion460 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion374 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion263 decks1.56K decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion182 decks1.38K decks
9%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.55K 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
84%inclusion1.32K decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion1.24K decks1.56K decks
64%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.18K decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
76%inclusion1.18K decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Estate
73%inclusion1.14K decks1.56K decks
70%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
68%inclusion1.07K decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Temple of Malice
64%inclusion998 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
62%inclusion963 decks1.56K decks
58%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion895 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion829 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion782 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion618 decks1.56K decks
-23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion474 decks1.56K decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion383 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion329 decks1.56K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion309 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion276 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion257 decks1.56K decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion199 decks1.29K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion227 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion217 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion206 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion206 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion187 decks1.56K decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion179 decks1.56K decks
-21%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion167 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion152 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.1%inclusion126 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion125 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion105 decks1.47K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion101 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy